Jens Ferdinand Willumsen. Study for Five Portraits 1901

"Study for Five Portraits" is a 1901 oil-on-canvas portrait painting by Vilhelm Hammershøi, one of the most celebrated Danish artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his minimalist and subdued style, Hammershøi captures the quiet dignity of his subject, Jens Ferdinand Willumsen, a renowned Danish artist and sculptor. This study, with its stark lighting, muted tones, and focused depiction of the sitter’s face, exemplifies the artist’s signature style.