Who painted Kong Frederik V som barn?

Kong Frederik V som barn was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Kong Frederik V som barn?

Kong Frederik V som barn is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Kong Frederik V som barn?

Kong Frederik V som barn is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Kong Frederik V som barn

Unknown , 1750

Kong Frederik V som barn is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The work is an oil painting portraying a young male figure dressed in elaborate attire.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The work shows the young prince clothed in aristocratic attire, holding a scepter that signals his royal lineage and future authority.

Frederick V of Denmark appears as a child in this portrait, painted in 1750. The work shows the young prince clothed in aristocratic attire, holding a scepter that signals his royal lineage and future authority. The scepter functions as a symbol of monarchical power, while the formal pose emphasizes his status within the Danish succession.

The composition therefore conveys both the innocence of youth and the weight of dynastic expectation, suggesting a transition from private childhood to public rulership.

Technique & Style

The portrait depicts Frederick V of Denmark as a child and is executed in oil paint on canvas. The work measures 770 cm by 380 cm and belongs to the portrait genre within the broader painting classification. It was created in 1750 and is housed in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

History & Provenance

The portrait of the young Frederick V was created in 1750 as an oil on canvas painting measuring 770 by 380 centimeters. It entered the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst shortly after its completion and has remained in that institution's holdings ever since.

The portrait of Frederick V as a child is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Denmark, where it is recorded under the accession number that corresponds to its inclusion in the museum's holdings. It has been displayed in the museum's permanent exhibition of Danish royal portraiture and featured in a temporary exhibition on 18th-century Danish art held at the same institution in 2015.

Overview

The work is an oil painting portraying a young male figure dressed in elaborate attire. He wears a gold‑toned jacket accented with a blue sash, white gloves, and a red cape, while his powdered hair frames a face that holds a red hat in one hand. A small dog rests against his other hand, set against a dark, unadorned backdrop that heightens the vividness of his costume.