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Riding trappings, 1596

Christian IV’s riding trappings, used at his coronation in 1596. Black velvet embroidered with gold and pearls. Made by Peter Paul Perlestikker in Copenhagen. The various ornamentations on the trappings symbolises the king as the conquerer of the universe, notice in particular the planets as well as some of the jewellery: e.g. Chronos father of time and all gods, surrounded by four allegorical figures. These trappings were pawned during the 30 years war in 1628, but redeemed only five years later.

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Christian IV's crown

Christian IV's crown, made 1595-1596 by Dirich Fyring in Odense.

Chr. III's Sword of State

Christian III's Sword of State. Grip and scabbard of gilt silver with enamel and table-cut stone.

Christian IV, 1611

Christian IV portrayed in 1611. Miniature ascribed to Jacob van Doordt. The locket was made by Paul Kurtz, possibly in 1656.

Riding trappings, 1634

Riding trappings used at the wedding of Christian, the Prince Elect in 1634. Black velvet, embroidered with gold, jewels and pearls.

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.

E The Green Cabinet

The Green Cabinet, which is today the name of the former Palace kitchen in the basement, was originally the name of a small room next to the Old Regalia Room.

1575-1600

This period was not only the end of a century but also the last part of an period of prosperity. It was also a time of peace, with a pause in the otherwise regular wars with Sweden.

Christian IV

Christian IV was the King of Denmark and Norway from 1588; crowned in 1596. Son of Frederik II and Sophie of Mecklenburg.