"Jean de France" 1823 - 1831

"Jean de France" is an etching by J.F. Clemens created between 1823 and 1831, depicting a scene with four figures. The etching, currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases a man in a formal outfit reaching out to another man in a seated position. Both are caught in the act of deception, with a woman behind a chair looking on in amusement. A fourth character, partially obscured by a doorframe, witnesses the unfolding drama. This etching demonstrates Clemens' skill in capturing the emotions and expressions of his subjects in a detailed and engaging way.