The bust of “Frederik” captures a stark, cerebral elegance. His gaze is unwavering and exacting, as though weighing the moral gravity of unseen decisions. The slight asymmetry in his lips evokes a lifetime of restraint—this is a man who spoke little, but meant everything he said. The drapery, classically arranged, provides a quiet rhythm that contrasts with the stone-cold tension in the face. Minimal yet masterful.