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The anointing of Fr. IV

The anointing of Frederik IV in the chapel of Frederiksborg Palace, 1700. The painting is a gouache; a special water-colour technique. Painted by Bendix Grodtschilling III, 1706.

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Gold Beaker with Frederik IV’s Initials set in Diamonds

Gold beaker with Frederik IV’s initials set in diamonds. It was a present from Count UA Holstein, Anna Sophie’s brother-in-law, who supported the enraptured king when he eloped with her from Clausholm Manor.

Coronation robe

Coronation robe of red silk velvet, embroidered in golden thread with 1400 royal crowns and lined with white rabbit fur. The edge of the upper side is made from ermine. Christian V wore this robe at his coronation in 1671.

Christian V's coronation

Christian V’s coronation in the chapel of Frederiksborg Palace in 1671. Sketch for an engraving, painted by Michael von Haven.

The Ampulla

The Ampulla of gold with enamel and table-cut stones. Made for the coronation of Frederik III in 1648 by an unknown goldsmith in Copenhagen. Used at anointings during the period of Absolutism.

Silver lions

Three silver lions, made l665-1670 in Copenhagen by Ferdinand Küblich. They are used on solemn occasions as guards around the throne and the Royal catafalque.

Coronation chair, King

The coronation chair of the Danish kings, used at coronations between 1671-1840 during the institution of Absolute Monarchy, by Bendix Grodtschilling 1662-1671.

Christian VIII, coronation

The coronation of Christian VIII. Drawing by I.V. Gertner.

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.