Danish, 1745–1802
Jens Juel (1745–1802) was a Danish painter known mainly for his portraits, with the largest collection displayed at Frederiksborg Castle. Born on the island of Funen, he apprenticed in Hamburg before studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Art in Copenhagen, where he won gold medals for Biblical subjects. Juel lived and worked in Rome, Paris, and Geneva, painting portraits and illustrating scientific works, before returning to Copenhagen in 1780 to serve as court painter and later as director of the Academy. He died in Copenhagen and was buried at Assistens Cemetery.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Jens Juel (painter) · Wikidata Q581361
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