Grev Johan af Pyke 1803

This 1803 relief portrait, "Grev Johan af Pyke," by Eric Gustav Göethe, is a fine example of neoclassical portraiture. The piece, located in SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, features a bust-length profile of the subject, Grev Johan af Pyke, rendered in high relief within an ornate frame. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the realistic depiction of the subject's features and the carefully sculpted hair, underscores the neoclassical emphasis on precision and form. The delicate relief and the overall circular composition create a sense of timeless elegance.