Portrait of Angela Merkel unveiled at museum in Berlin
Summary
A new portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was unveiled at Berlin's Bode-Museum after private sessions between Merkel and artist Jérémie Queyras. The painting shows Merkel wearing a blue blazer and carries marks of the long years she served in power. The portrait will later be displayed in the chancellery and was reportedly paid for by Merkel herself.Key Facts
- Jérémie Queyras, a 28-year-old artist, painted Angela Merkel’s portrait after months of private meetings in Berlin.
- Merkel and Queyras spent hours together chatting and listening to classical music during the painting process.
- The portrait shows Merkel in a blue blazer, with signs of the toll her 16 years in office took on her.
- Queyras waited three years after sending a letter before Merkel gave him the commission.
- Merkel advised Queyras about the challenges of painting her portrait, including potential criticism from other artists and political groups.
- Merkel arranged secret access for Queyras to see portraits of previous German chancellors to prepare for the work.
- Merkel personally paid for the portrait, ensuring her control over it rather than it becoming government property.
- The painting will be displayed at the Bode-Museum until October and then moved to the chancellery, hung next to a portrait of Gerhard Schröder.
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