Artwork
Portrait of the Artist´s Infant Son Peter

Portrait of the Artist´s Infant Son Peter is an unspecified painting by Christen Købke. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Christen Købke's *Portrait of the Artist's Infant Son Peter* (1847) is a portrait painting from Denmark's Golden Age, now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Købke's young son Peter, depicted in a personal, domestic context, reflecting the artist's propensity for sensitive portrayals of family life.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits a restrained, intimate style typical of the period, characterized by muted tones (greenish-gray background, dark red shirt), subtle composition (lighter gray arch), and a neutral yet intensely engaging expression.
History & Provenance
Created in 1847 by Christen Købke, the work remains in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, with no detailed provenance history provided beyond its current ownership.
Context
Part of Denmark's Golden Age of Painting, this work aligns with the era's emphasis on everyday life and emotional subtlety in portraiture.
Legacy
While specific legacy details are not provided, the painting contributes to Købke's reputation for capturing the essence of domestic life during Denmark's Golden Age.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting.
















