Portrait of Frederik Hansen de Liliendal, Danish Consul at Bordeaux

The painter employs chiaroscuro to model the sitter’s face, creating a three‑dimensional effect that draws attention to his features. The muted brown background recedes, emphasizing the figure’s refined clothing and the delicate handling typical of Rococo portraiture.

Attributed to Jean‑Baptiste Perronneau, a French artist noted for pastel portraits, the painting marks one of his rare ventures into oil. It entered the collection of Denmark’s national gallery, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s 18th‑century holdings.

During the mid‑18th century, Bordeaux was a hub of international trade, and consular figures like de Liliendal played key roles in diplomatic and commercial exchanges. The portrait reflects both the personal prestige of the sitter and the broader cultural exchange between Denmark and France at that time.