Suzanne Juel. The Artist’s Sister-in-Law and later to Become his Third Wife 1823

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg's "Suzanne Juel. The Artist’s Sister-in-Law and later to Become his Third Wife" (1823) is a portrait that captures the likeness of Suzanne Juel, who was the artist's sister-in-law and who would eventually become his third wife. The painting showcases Eckersberg's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of expression and the play of light and shadow on the subject's face. The delicate folds of Suzanne’s dress, the sheen of her earrings, and the intricate detail of her hair arrangement demonstrate the artist's meticulous attention to detail. This work is an example of Eckersberg's transition from the Romantic style to a more realistic approach to portraiture, foreshadowing the development of Danish Golden Age painting.