Juliane Dorothea Købke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law
1844
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1844
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This portrait shows a woman wearing a black dress with a white lace collar and bonnet. The background is dark, which makes the woman's face and clothing stand out. The woman's expression is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and accessories. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who painted this portrait, you might want to look up 1117_person.