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Christian VI and family

Christian VI with his family; Sophie Magdalene, Crown prince Frederik (IV) and Princess Louise.

Oil painting by Marcus Tuscher, c. 1743. The draperies and coloumns in the background symbolizes both power and masculinity whereas the garden view relates female attributes concerning the peace and harmony of both nature as well as of home. The garments worn are all a combination of the lineage colours, gold and red from the House of Oldenburg, and the national colours of Denmark, red and white as seen in the national flag. In the distance the sommerresidence Hirschholm appears as a representation of the many buildings erected by Christian VI. Despite being one of the most industrious builders, sadly, not much is preserved.

Relations

Sophie Magdalene, 1733

Queen Sophie Magdalene. Painted by J.S. du Wahl.

Order "de l'union parafite"

The Order “de l’union parfaite”, instituted in 1732 by Sophie Magdalene to commemorate her happy marriage. The first order in Denmark which could also be worn by women.

Throne for audience

Armchair with silver covering. Made by A.F. Holling in Copenhagen, 1740, for Christian VI's Audience Chamber at Christiansborg Palace.

Coronation chair, Queen

The coronation chair of the Danish queens. Made in silver by Niels Jonsen in Copenhagen for the anointing of Queen Sophie Magdalene in 1731.

Frederik V and Louise

Double portrait of Frederik V and Queen Louise, painted on ivory by unknown artist.

Sophie Magdalene

Sophie Magdalene became Queen of Denmark in 1730. She was the daughter of Margrave Christian Heinrich of Brandenburg-Kulmbach. In 1721 she was married to Prince Christian (VI). She was the mother of Frederik V.

Louise

Louise became Queen of Denmark in 1746. Her father was King George II of Great Britain. In 1743 she was married to Crown Prince Frederik (V). She was the mother of Christian (VII).

1725-1750

The conclusion of the Great Nordic War in 1720 was the beginning of a long Danish period of peace. Christian VI succeeded Frederik IV in 1730, and his was the first reign during which Denmark was not at war.