Jacob Christian Jacobsen 1886

This 1886 engraving by Georg Pauli depicts Jacob Christian Jacobsen, a Danish brewer and philanthropist. The portrait showcases Jacobsen in a formal setting, standing beside a table with scientific equipment and documents, emphasizing his contributions to the Carlsberg Foundation and his interest in science. The work's detail and realism, characteristic of Pauli's style, are evident in the nuanced rendering of Jacobsen's features and the surrounding greenery, capturing a sense of both the man and his surroundings.