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The Artist Just Jerndorff

Christen Købke , 1838

The Artist Just Jerndorff, by Christen Købke, oil, 1838
The Artist Just Jerndorff, by Christen Købke, oil, 1838

The Artist Just Jerndorff is an oil painting by Christen Købke. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Artist Just Jerndorff is an 1838 oil-on-canvas portrait by Christen Købke, a prominent figure in Denmark’s Golden Age of Painting. The work is held in the Nationalmuseum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Just Jerndorff, a contemporary of Købke, shown with a reddish-brown beard and hair, dressed formally in a black jacket, white shirt, and black bow tie against a muted brown background. The subject’s facial expression conveys quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Købke employed soft, gentle brushstrokes to create a serene atmosphere, focusing on capturing the subtleties of Jerndorff’s expression. This approach reflects the characteristic restraint of the Danish Golden Age.

History & Provenance

Created in 1838, the painting has been part of the Nationalmuseum’s collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Context

The work is situated within the Danish Golden Age of Painting, a period marked by an emphasis on intimate, everyday scenes and portraits characterized by simplicity and emotional depth.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Christen Købke

Artist

Christen Købke

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.

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Museum

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