Juliane Dorothea Købke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law 1843 - 1846

Christen Købke's "Juliane Dorothea Købke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law" is a portrait painting from 1843-1846. It depicts the artist's mother-in-law in a simple, dignified pose. Her attire, with its lace collar and cap, highlights her age and social status. Købke, a Danish Golden Age painter, is known for his realism and attention to detail, evident in this portrait. The painting is currently housed at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This piece showcases Købke's talent for capturing the individual character of his subjects, creating a memorable portrait of a respected woman.