P.H. Mønster, Rural Dean in Sorø, later Bishop of Aarhus

1828

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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P.H. Mønster, Rural Dean in Sorø, later Bishop of Aarhus is a 1828 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1828 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a portrait of an older man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a black robe over a white ruff collar, and a medal with a red ribbon hangs from his chest. His hair is gray, and he’s looking straight ahead with a calm but firm gaze. The painting is actually a photograph, not a traditional painting, which is unusual for this style. The details are sharp, and the lighting highlights his face clearly against a plain background. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style shaped portraits of the time.