Christian VII Uniting the Ducal with the Royal Part of Holstein in 1773
1790
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1790
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man in fancy clothes sitting on a raised platform, wearing a crown and holding a scepter. Two women in flowing robes stand in front of him—one with her back turned, holding a scroll, and the other facing slightly away. Above them, a dark eagle flies, carrying a shield with a cross. The man’s outfit and the eagle’s shield hint at power and royalty. The scene looks like an important moment, maybe a ceremony or agreement. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
