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Christian IV on horseback

Christian IV on horseback in front of Rosenborg. Beside the King is possibly the architect, Hans von Steenwinckel. Painted c. 1638, probably by Karel van Mander.

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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.

Equestrian Pictures

A number of equestrian pictures from the upper riding school in the period 1691-93.

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle viewed from the pleasure gardens. The painting is a gouache; using a special water colour technique. From the time of Christian VI.

Silver figurine

Gilt silver figurine of Christian IV. Made by the goldsmith Heinrich Beust in Brunswick in 1598, commissioned by the King and paid for with the prizes he had won at tilting at the ring during the coronation celebrations.

Karel van Mander

The dutch painter Karel van Mander's father was a painter and a weaver of tapestries. Shortly before his death in 1623, he executed a series of tapestries for Frederiksborg Palace with motives from the Kalmar War for Christian IV.

1625-1650

The second half of Christian IV's reign became a time of recession. The economic crisis became more severe, and at the same time the fortunes of war turned.