Kirchen Cermonien und Krönung des Zweigen Königs Christiani der Vierden... (Church Ceremonies and Coronation of the Eternal King Christian IV in Copenhagen on August 29, 1596

c. 1596

Philipp Uffenbach

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Philipp Uffenbach

Artist, German, 1566 - 1636

This is a drawing of a coronation ceremony with a grand procession and a crowd gathered to witness the event. The drawing depicts an intricate scene with a large number of figures and ornate architectural elements. In the foreground, there are figures on horseback and foot soldiers, suggesting a formal parade or procession. The central area is focused on an elaborate carriage or platform flanked by guards in armor. To the left, a scene with smoke or flames appears. The background is framed by large stone buildings with arches and crowds of observers. The detailed etching style and careful attention to clothing and architecture suggest a focus on historical accuracy and narrative detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Vincent Buonanno

  • Dimensions

    plate: 22.4 × 28.3 cm (8 13/16 × 11 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 24.3 × 30.2 cm (9 9/16 × 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.41.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vincent Buonanno, Providence, RI (Christie's lot 450, sale 2178 on June 12, 2009); gift to National Gallery of Art, 2023

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