Portræt af gesandten Otto Blome 1774 - 1775

J.F. Clemens created this portrait of Otto Blome using engraving techniques, capturing the ambassador within a carefully structured composition. The oval frame dominates, softened by a garland of leaves and a decorative shelf beneath, all set against a striped background. The rigid frame contrasts with the curves of Blome’s wig and the frills of his attire, creating a visual tension. Clemens uses line and texture to define Blome’s features, giving us a sense of his character and social standing. This portrait is not simply a representation of an individual; it's a study in contrasts and constructed formality. The artist challenges fixed notions of portraiture by embedding his subject within layers of decorative elements, prompting us to reconsider the relationship between the individual and their constructed image.