Frederick Christian III, King of Denmark and Norway

Cornelis Visscher

Associated Names
Cornelis Visscher

Artist, Dutch, c. 1629 - 1658

The image shows a portrait of a person in a slightly turned position, facing the viewer. The person has delicate facial features, a small mustache, and curly hair. They wear an ornate outfit with a detailed high collar and lace details. The person appears to be holding an object, possibly a sword, by the hilt with their right hand. The background has a textured, cross-hatched pattern. Below the portrait is a text inscription with the name 'Frederick Christiaen' and additional information.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 11.3 × 8.3 cm (4 7/16 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.494

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65071498

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