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Christian IV, King of Denmark

Gottlieb Muller

1817

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Christian IV, King of Denmark is a 1817 ink by Gottlieb Muller, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gottlieb Muller
When & what style?: 1817 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with a serious face, likely King Christian IV of Denmark. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The details in his face and clothes are very precise. His expression is stern. The artist paid close attention to the king's features and clothes. This suggests the artist wanted to show respect for the king. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.