The Royal Danish CollectionRosenborg1725-1750Sundial of partially gilt and enamelled silver

Sundial of partially gilt and enamelled silver, with a level, compass, and perpetual calendar. The sundial may have been a present to Frederik V on the occasion of the royal house’s 300th anniversary in 1749.

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14 Frederik V's Cabinet

This is the first of the rooms occupied by Frederik IV's brother, Prince Carl.

Frederik V

Frederik V was the King of Denmark-Norway from 1746; son of Christian VI and Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, and father of Christian (VII).

Frederik V and Louise

Double portrait of Frederik V and Queen Louise, painted on ivory by unknown artist.

Frederik V

Portrait of Frederik V in his coronation robes. Painting by C.G. Pilo.

Frederik V, 1752

Portrait of Frederik V, painted by J.J. Töpfer, 1752, on a pedestal of Meissen porcelain.