Career
He was possibly trained by Hans Gudewerdt in Eckernförde. The two may well have worked together in 1643 on the altar screen for the north chapel in Halsted Priory Church on Lolland. His career then became intricately related to that of Christoffer Knudsen Urne (1594–1663) who was appointed lensman (vassal) at Tranekær on Langeland in 1642.
In 1645, Jørgensen moved with Urne to Zealand where he settled in Holbæk which became the centre of his activity.
The pulpit in Holmstrup Church was the first of many works he created for churches in the area. From there, he went on to design works for Køge, Kalundborg and Helsingør.
Jørgensen is one of those woodcarvers who had a well defined, easily recognizable style. His subjects are repeatedly displayed in a gallery of statuesque figures.
His talents are above all evident in the ornamental rococo framework around the panels of his many altarpieces.
