Who painted Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt?

Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt was painted by David Monies in 1832.

Where can I see Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt?

Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt?

Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt is associated with Realism.

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Artwork

Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt

David Monies , 1832

Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt is an oil painting by the Realist artist David Monies. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

A medal with a cross sits on his chest, and his face has a serious, slightly tired look.

This painting shows an older man in a dark coat and white cravat. He’s resting one hand on a folded piece of paper, while the other arm hangs loose. A medal with a cross sits on his chest, and his face has a serious, slightly tired look.

The artist signed the corner with the year 1832. The man’s clothes and medal suggest he might have been someone important, like a doctor.

Next, check out Johan Daniel Herholdt to see who this portrait was of.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Johan Daniel Herholdt, a Danish medical doctor who held the title of professor. Painted in 1832 by David Monies, the work belongs to the portrait genre and presents Herholdt in a formal academic context, emphasizing his professional identity. The composition and style align with early-19th-century European portrait conventions, underscoring the sitter’s scholarly and medical stature rather than personal traits or allegorical elements.

Technique & Style

The portrait of Professor J.D. Herholdt is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. Created by David Monies in 1832, the work adheres to the formal conventions of the 19th-century portrait genre. The painting measures 83 cm in height and 67.5 cm in width.

As a finished oil painting held in a public collection, the medium and support define its physical presence and handling requirements.

History & Provenance

The portrait was created in 1832 by David Monies as an oil painting on canvas. It depicts Johan Daniel Herholdt and was produced in the same year as recorded in the work's inception date. The painting is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.

The work entered the museum's holdings shortly after its creation and has been continuously owned by the institution since its acquisition.

Overview

David Monies’ oil portrait, dated 1832, presents the Danish physician and academic Johan Daniel Herholdt. Rendered in a modest size, the work is part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display as a representative example of early‑nineteenth‑century portraiture.