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Anne Cathrine, 1612

Queen Anne Cathrine portrayed in 1612. Miniature ascribed to Jacob van Doordt. The locket of gold enamel was made at the same time.

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Bracelet

Bracelet of pierced enamelled gold. Possibly a gift from Christian IV to Queen Anne Cathrine, whose initials are visible on the bracelet.

Prince Christian and Queen Anne Cathrine, 1611

Queen Anne Cathrine and her eldest son, Christian, the Prince Elect. Painted by Jacob van Doordt, 1611.

Anne Cathrine's dog

Painting of Queen Anne Cathrine’s dog, with her monogram on its collar, dated 1598.

Jacob van Doordt

The painter Jacob van Doordt originally worked in Hamburg where he got to know the traditional painting style used for princely portraits. Most of his work was executed on journeys to Brunswick, Gottorp, Denmark and England.

1600-1625

The first decades of the 17th century was a great period for the entrepreneurial and ambitious Christian IV. An economic depression was on its way, but its full force had not yet been felt.