Chess Game

Chess game with ‘Dane’ and ‘Swede’ pieces cut of limestone, following Frederik III’s defeat to Charles X Gustav in 1658. A figure with cap in hand seeks protection behind Frederik III, while a jester steals Charles X Gustav’s sceptre and sword. The Danish Queen bears a crown, while her Swedish counterpart wears only a hat, and one of the Swedish pawns hides a bag of money behind his back. If you can’t win a war…