Portrait of Angela Merkel unveiled at museum in Berlin
Painting by Jérémie Queyras shows former German chancellor in trademark jacket – at a time of nostalgia for her rule Over months they met secretly in a studio in the government quarter of central Berlin – a young artist and his subject, the former German chancellor Angela Merkel. For hours at a time, while Jérémie Queyras painted her portrait, they bonded, Merkel has said, chatting “about all and sundry”. Sometimes they were silent, or they listened to classical music, taking it in turns to let
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Jérémie Queyras, the artist, said he hoped viewers would ‘immediately recognise [Angela] Merkel in the picture’. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/GettyView image in fullscreenJérémie Queyras, the artist, said he hoped viewers would ‘immediately recognise [Angela] Merkel in the picture’. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/GettyAngela MerkelPortrait of Angela Merkel unveiled at museum in BerlinPainting by Jérémie Queyras shows former German chancellor in trademark jacket – at a time of nostalgia for her ruleKate Connolly in BerlinFri 3 Jul 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOver months they met secretly in a studio in the government quarter of central Berlin – a young artist and his subject, the former German chancellor Angela Merkel.
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