Kronprinsen stående med tætstillede ben, en face ved et bord, hvorpå der ligger et kort 1781

This pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Jens Juel, dated 1781, depicts a young man standing with his legs close together, facing the viewer, leaning against a table. This sketch, known as *Kronprinsen stående med tætstillede ben, en face ved et bord, hvorpå der ligger et kort*, is a study of the Crown Prince, and is a fine example of Juel's skill at capturing the likeness of his subjects. Juel's ability as a portraitist was much in demand during his lifetime. This drawing is a preparatory study for a larger portrait of the Crown Prince, which is now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The drawing demonstrates the artist's adeptness at rendering figure, gesture, and clothing with precision and detail. The simplicity of the composition and the elegant, fluid lines of the drawing speak to Juel's refined artistic sensibilities. This small but significant work is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic process of a renowned 18th-century Danish artist.