Portræt af Dorothea Elisabeth Hyllested 

Jens Juel painted this portrait of Dorothea Elisabeth Hyllested, capturing the late 18th-century Neoclassical style. Dorothea is depicted with a shawl draped over her shoulders, a motif echoing the ancient himation. The himation has traversed centuries, starting as a simple cloak in ancient Greece. Consider its presence in classical sculptures, where philosophers and citizens alike wore it as a symbol of status and intellect. Over time, this garment has been re-interpreted, finding its way into Renaissance paintings and, indeed, here. Yet, its essence remains, subtly conveying a sense of dignity and continuity, carrying with it echoes of antiquity. The recurrence of this motif reveals the cyclical nature of cultural symbols. Although the fabric, style, and social context might evolve, the deep-seated human desire to connect with the past persists.