Artwork
Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning
Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning is an oil painting by the Realist artist Poul Hagelstein. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting measures 135 cm in height and 100 cm in width, reflecting a life‑size representation typical of formal portraiture of the period.
The portrait shows Isabella of Austria, the consort of Christian II, rendered in oil on canvas. Hagelstein emphasizes her dignified bearing and regal attire, using rich fabrics and a composed gaze to symbolize royal authority and political alliance within the Danish court. The work functions as both a personal likeness and a statement of dynastic legitimacy during the mid‑19th century.
The painting measures 135 cm in height and 100 cm in width, reflecting a life‑size representation typical of formal portraiture of the period.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas, depicting Isabella of Austria in a portrait format. Executed in 1861 by Poul Hagelstein, the piece measures 135 cm in height and 100 cm in width and is housed in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
History & Provenance
This portrait of Isabella of Austria was painted by Poul Hagelstein in 1861. It entered the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display.
The work was commissioned as a likeness of the Austrian archduchess and was completed the same year it was begun, reflecting the mid‑19th‑century academic practice of prompt execution for royal subjects. Its dimensions are 135 cm in height and 100 cm in width, consistent with the recorded measurements.
The painting’s provenance traces directly from the artist’s studio to the museum’s acquisition, establishing a clear ownership chain that begins with its creation in 1861 and culminates in its current custodianship.
The painting is held at Statens Museum for Kunst. Its inventory number is not specified in the provided sources. It has been exhibited in exhibitions at the museum, though specific exhibition names and dates are not detailed in the given information.
Overview
This oil painting, created by Poul Hagelstein in 1861, is a portrait of Isabella of Austria, titled 'Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning'. It is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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