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Chr. IV og Anne Cathrine, 1612

King Christian IV and Queen Anne Cathrine. It was originally two separate portraits. The King was painted by Pieter Isaacsz, c. 1612.

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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.

Homage to the Heir on Copenhagen Castle Square, 1660

The homage to the Heir on Copenhagen Castle Square in 1660. Holmen’s Bridge is visible in the foreground. Painting by Michael von Haven.

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.

Bust of Christian IV

Bronze bust of Christian IV, modelled in 1643 in Copenhagen by François Dieussart and cast in Glückstadt in 1650.

Pieter Isaacsz

The dutch painter Pieter Isaacsz grew up in Elsinore but returned as a young man to the Low Countries. In Amsterdam he became an apprentice of Cornelius Ketel and served with Hans von Achen.

Anna Cathrine

Anna Cathrine became Queen of Denmark in 1597 when she was married to Christian IV. She was the daughter of Margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg.

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.