Niels Ryberg with his Son and Daughter-in-Law
by JUEL, Jens Jørgensen, Oil on canvas, 253 x 337 cm
The painting, Juel’s largest work, depicts the merchant Niels Ryberg sitting on a bench in the parklands of the manor house Frederiksgave on Funen, with his son Johan Christian and his daughter-in-law Engelke, n�e Falbe in front of him. The picture reflects the new interest in nature that emerged all over Europe towards the end of the 18th century.
Jens Juel was the leading portrait painter in Denmark during the years leading up to 1800, creating more than a thousand portraits during his career. His pictures are characterised by elegance and carefully rendered details.