The Royal Danish CollectionRosenborg1700-1725

1700-1725

The 18th century was initiated with yet another war between Denmark and Sweden. For Denmark the war was brief, but for Sweden it was the beginning of the Great Nordic War, which Denmark became part of again from 1709. In 1720 Denmark and Sweden made peace, and the last war between the two countries was over. Sweden was now reduced to a power on a level with Denmark, but Denmark also had to give up hope of reconquering Scania.

During the reign of Frederik IV Pietism, a puritan religious movement, began to gain a footing in Denmark, and Denmark began missionary work in Greenland.

The beginning of the 18th century marked the beginning of another period with much Royal building activity. Frederiksberg Palace was inaugurated in 1703, and in 1722 the opening of Fredensborg Palace followed. Rosenborg, on the other hand, was abandoned as a Royal residence. Baroque was still the dominating style, but the influence came increasingly from Italy and France, and the new Rococo style was beginning to gain influence.

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4A: The Garden Room

The bathroom was closed in 1705-1706 and converted into a room for Frederik IV and Queen Louise, in connection with their shared bedroom.

Magnus Berg

Magnus Berg, painter and ivory-cutter, was born in Romsdalen in Norway. He went to Copenhagen in 1690, where he was introduced to Christian V.

Magnus Stenbock

Magnus Stenbock was the son of Count Gustaf Otto Stenbock. He was appointed governor-general of Scania in 1707. In 1710 he was triumphant when he defeated a Danish army at Helsingborg during the Great Nordic War.

Statuette of Frederik IV

Small equestrian silver statuette of Frederik IV, presented to the King as a New Year present by Queen Louise in 1701. It was made in Copenhagen by the King’s goldsmith, Andreas Normand.

Sophie Hedevig

Princess Sophie Hedevig was the daughter of Christian V and Charlotte Amalie. She was the sister of Frederik IV.

Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie became the Queen of Denmark in 1670. She was the daughter of Landgrave William VI of Hesse-Kassel. In 1667 she was married to Christian (V); as well as other children they had Frederik (IV).

Louise

Louise became Queen of Denmark in 1699. She was the daughter of Gustavus Adolf of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. In 1695 she was married to Crown Prince Frederik (IV) and together they had the son Christian (VI).

The Water

‘The Water’, centrepiece of ivory, gilt bronze, silver, and glass.