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Silver figurine

Gilt silver figurine of Christian IV. Made by the goldsmith Heinrich Beust in Brunswick in 1598, commissioned by the King and paid for with the prizes he had won at tilting at the ring during the coronation celebrations.

After the losses from the 30 year’s war in 1628, Christian IV considered it necessary to sell most of his silver pieces keeping only a baptismal present and this statue, as a reminder of the achievements of his youth.

Worth noting are the various names and coat of arms’, inscribed on the statue, of the different opponents he faced in this tournament.

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Riding trappings, 1596

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

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.

Christian IV on horseback

Christian IV on horseback in front of Rosenborg. Beside the King is possibly the architect, Hans von Steenwinckel. Painted c. 1638, probably by Karel van Mander.

1: Christian IV's Winter Room

The Winter Room is the best preserved room from the original Castle, and it was the most important of the King's three private chambers.

1575-1600

This period was not only the end of a century but also the last part of an period of prosperity. It was also a time of peace, with a pause in the otherwise regular wars with Sweden.

Statuette of bronzed gypsum

The statuette of bronzed gypsym portrays king Frederik VI. The military dressing, that marks the king´s appearance on several paintings in this room, is also present with this artifact. The figurine is made in 1810 a time of a deep political crisis in Denmark-Norway in the wake of the Napoleonic Wars. The crisis culminateed with the state bankruptcy of 1813 and the loss of Norway the following year. Those years have been stamped by war and crisis and hence the king is dressed in the uniform of the Royal Life Guard and holds his left hand on the saber, seeking support from the weapon.

Equestrian Pictures

A number of equestrian pictures from the upper riding school in the period 1691-93.

Christian IV's crown

Christian IV's crown, made 1595-1596 by Dirich Fyring in Odense.