The Royal Danish CollectionRosenborgCastle historyInterior and objects2: Christian IV's Writing RoomHead of a stag

Head of a stag

Carved head of a stag, with the antlers of the stag, which, on 28th December 1611 alarmed by the advancing Swedes, fled into the Danish camp in Kalmar and thus warned the army.

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Hunting dagger

The handle shows the monogram of Frederik II along with the year 1585.

Sword and knives

Sword for deer hunting, with knives, scabbard and belt, decorated with horn, gold and flower enamel. Belonged to Queen Sophie Amalie.

Antlers of a stag

Antlers of a wounded stag to which, in 1698, Christian V gave the deathblow; in it’s fall it knocked the King over and he was badly injured.

Hunting daggers

Set of hunting daggers, with the monogram of Christian, the Prince Elect. Made by Gabriel Gipfel or his studio in Dresden c. 1630.

Falconer's equipment

Falconer’s bag, two falcon hoods and falcon lure.

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.