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Christian IV

Unknown

1639

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Christian IV is a 1639 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1639
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

A man in fancy 17th-century clothes stands confidently in front of a dark background. His gold-and-black armor-like jacket has a high white collar, and he holds a feather fan in one hand and a walking stick in the other. Behind him, a blurry landscape shows hills and a few trees, while a red curtain frames the right side. The feather fan was a status symbol back then—only the wealthy or powerful carried them. His outfit looks heavy and expensive, like someone who wanted to show off. If you like this style, check out the technique: chiaroscuro.