Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes

1747

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Louise, Frederik V's First Queen in her Coronation Robes is a 1747 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1747 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a fancy, layered white dress with gold embroidery. She’s holding a small crown in one hand and resting the other on a red cushion. Her hair is styled high with a few jewels pinned in, and she’s wearing a blue ribbon at her neckline. The background looks like a soft, blurry mix of green and gray, with a statue peeking out on the left side. The dress looks heavy and detailed, almost like it’s made of ruffled fabric stacked on top of itself. The way the light hits her face and the dark background makes her stand out sharply. If you like this style, look up Baroque.