Mandsportræt 1760 - 1802

This portrait, “Mandsportræt,” by Danish artist Jens Juel (1745-1802), is a fine example of his work in the Neoclassical style. The painting, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, is a close-up depiction of an unidentified man, rendered with detail in the soft, subdued palette characteristic of Juel's work. Juel was a renowned portraitist, and his works capture the essence of his subjects, as seen in the man's subtle smile and the relaxed posture of the portrait, making it a compelling example of Neoclassical portraiture.