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Riding trappings, 1634

Riding trappings used at the wedding of Christian, the Prince Elect in 1634. Black velvet, embroidered with gold, jewels and pearls. Made by Gert Osserijn in Copenhagen. These trappings were only a small part of the colossal wedding between the Prince Elect Christian and Magdalena Sibylla of Saxony in 1634, the celebration was arranged by his father king Christian IV. The wedding was intended as a deliberate show of prestige as well as a product of dynastical succession, merely five yeas after the embarrasing defeat in the 30 years war.

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Signet ring

Signet ring of gold with sapphire, engraved with provincial and national coats-of-arms, c. 1625.

Sword and spurs

Kårde, skede og et par ridesporer, som har tilhørt den udvalgte prins Christian.

Riding trappings, 1596

Christian IV's riding trappings, used at his coronation in 1596. Black velvet embroidered with gold and pearls.

Prince Christian, 1642

Christian, the Prince Elect. Painted on wood by Karel van Mander, 1642.

Magdalena Sibylla, 1642

Magdalena Sibylla, consort to Christian, the Prince Elect. She was born the Electoral Princess of Saxony. Painted on wood by Karel van Mander, 1642.

E The Green Cabinet

The Green Cabinet, which is today the name of the former Palace kitchen in the basement, was originally the name of a small room next to the Old Regalia Room.

Christian the Prince Elect

Christian, 1603-1647, Prince Elect. Son of Christian IV and Queen Anna Cathrine. He was married in 1634 to Princess Magdalena Sibylla of Saxony.

1625-1650

The second half of Christian IV's reign became a time of recession. The economic crisis became more severe, and at the same time the fortunes of war turned.