En råbende mand (en schweizer?) med en trekantet hat 1777 - 1779

Jens Juel sketched “En råbende mand (en schweizer?) med en trekantet hat” or “A shouting man (a Swiss man?) with a triangular hat”, using graphite on paper. Juel, who lived through an era of significant social upheaval including the French Revolution, captured an image that seems to speak to the anxieties of his time. The sketch hints at the identity of the subject as Swiss, possibly a reference to Swiss Guards, who historically served as mercenaries and bodyguards, notably for the French monarchy. The open mouth and intense expression of the figure evokes a sense of urgency or protest. Juel's choice to focus on such an animated, expressive face may reflect broader societal tensions, capturing a moment of impassioned outcry. This piece doesn’t maintain traditional representations of portraiture; it develops a narrative of a commoner expressing emotion, reflecting the societal shifts of the late 18th century.