Karel van Mander III, after, 18th century
Double-portrait depicting the Prince Elect Christian of Denmark (1603–1647) and his wife, Princess Magdalene Sibylle, née Princess of Saxony (1617–1668), standing in a red velvet draped and gold laced interior with a view to a columned courtyard. He is wearing a yellow suit with white laces and black hat, gentleman brooches, black gloves, carrying a saber and standing with a stick. She is wearing a black dress with white laces and red silk flowers, a jewelled feather hat, brooches, pearls and white gloves holding a fan. In the middle a red chair and pillow with the Royal motto in Latin of King Christian IV of Denmark: Regna Firmat Pietas (Piety strengthens the Kingdom). The dogs are symbols of faithfulness and vigilance. To the right is a bowing man, who is said to be the artist himself. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 280×300 cm.
The original dates from 1643. It was painted by Karel van Mander (1609–1670) and is owned by the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle. The painting was originally two independent portraits, which were later merged to one painting. This present painting is inscribed on the reverse of the canvas: “Det nat. hist. Mus. Frederiksborg Slot. Inv. Nr. 2.” (The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle. Inv. No. 2).
The Prince Elect Christian was the son of King Christian IV of Denmark (1577–1648) and Queen Anne Catherine, née Princess of Brandenburg (1575–1612). He was married in 1634 to Princess Magdalene Sibylle of Saxony. Thus, Prince Christian was half-brother to Valdemar Christian (1622–1656), who was given Valdemar's Castle from his father.
In 1608, Prince Christian was chosen by the Royal Council as heir to the Danish throne, and he received a thorough education. In 1626, he was given the power of government, while King Christian IV waged war in Germany. In the same period, the Prince started a relationship with the Danish noblewoman Anne Lykke. This and his profligate lifestyle in general aroused his father's displeasure, and thereafter he was rarely allowed to take part in the administration of the kingdom. On the contrary, Prince Christian was a great collector of art and antiques, e.g. his collection included the “Great gold Horn”. He died of well-being the year before his father and the throne was taken over by his younger brother, the Prince-Bishop of Verden and Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen Frederik II, as King Frederik III of Denmark (1609–1670). In 1652. Princess Magdalene Sibylle married Duke Friedrich Wilhelm II of Saxe-Altenburg (1603–1669).
Provenance: Valdemar's Castle, Tåsinge. “The Gallery” (Inv. No. G 02).
Karel van Mander III, after, 18th century
Double-portrait depicting the Prince Elect Christian of Denmark (1603–1647) and his wife, Princess Magdalene Sibylle, née Princess of Saxony (1617–1668), standing in a red velvet draped and gold laced interior with a view to a columned courtyard. He is wearing a yellow suit with white laces and black hat, gentleman brooches, black gloves, carrying a saber and standing with a stick. She is wearing a black dress with white laces and red silk flowers, a jewelled feather hat, brooches, pearls and white gloves holding a fan. In the middle a red chair and pillow with the Royal motto in Latin of King Christian IV of Denmark: Regna Firmat Pietas (Piety strengthens the Kingdom). The dogs are symbols of faithfulness and vigilance. To the right is a bowing man, who is said to be the artist himself. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 280×300 cm.
The original dates from 1643. It was painted by Karel van Mander (1609–1670) and is owned by the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle. The painting was originally two independent portraits, which were later merged to one painting. This present painting is inscribed on the reverse of the canvas: “Det nat. hist. Mus. Frederiksborg Slot. Inv. Nr. 2.” (The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle. Inv. No. 2).
The Prince Elect Christian was the son of King Christian IV of Denmark (1577–1648) and Queen Anne Catherine, née Princess of Brandenburg (1575–1612). He was married in 1634 to Princess Magdalene Sibylle of Saxony. Thus, Prince Christian was half-brother to Valdemar Christian (1622–1656), who was given Valdemar's Castle from his father.
In 1608, Prince Christian was chosen by the Royal Council as heir to the Danish throne, and he received a thorough education. In 1626, he was given the power of government, while King Christian IV waged war in Germany. In the same period, the Prince started a relationship with the Danish noblewoman Anne Lykke. This and his profligate lifestyle in general aroused his father's displeasure, and thereafter he was rarely allowed to take part in the administration of the kingdom. On the contrary, Prince Christian was a great collector of art and antiques, e.g. his collection included the “Great gold Horn”. He died of well-being the year before his father and the throne was taken over by his younger brother, the Prince-Bishop of Verden and Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen Frederik II, as King Frederik III of Denmark (1609–1670). In 1652. Princess Magdalene Sibylle married Duke Friedrich Wilhelm II of Saxe-Altenburg (1603–1669).
Provenance: Valdemar's Castle, Tåsinge. “The Gallery” (Inv. No. G 02).
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