Portrait of the Artist´s Cousin and Brother-in-Law, the Grocer Christian Petersen 1833

This portrait, painted by Danish artist Christen Købke in 1833, depicts Christian Petersen, the artist’s cousin and brother-in-law. Petersen, a grocer by trade, is rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing the subtle details of his attire and countenance. The composition, with its simple background and focus on the subject's face, reflects Købke's dedication to capturing the essence of his sitter through precise observation and meticulous brushwork. The artwork, held in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, showcases Købke's mastery of portraiture, capturing the individuality of a common man during a time of social and economic change.