Portrait of Queen Marie Sophie Frederikke 1767

Jens Juel's 1767 "Portrait of Queen Marie Sophie Frederikke" captures the queen's dignified presence, with her gaze directed towards the viewer. The painting utilizes a muted palette and a natural light source to highlight her features, with detailed rendering of her delicate lace collar and flowing hair. This portrait showcases Juel's mastery of Rococo style portraiture, emphasizing grace and elegance, while capturing the sitter's individual character. This work is a testament to Juel's position as one of the leading Danish portrait painters of the late 18th century.