Frederick Christian III, King of Denmark and Norway

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy 17th-century clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar, a long coat with slashed sleeves, and a chain around his neck. His hair is curly, and he holds a piece of paper in one hand while resting his other arm on a draped cloth. The name at the bottom says he’s Frederick Christian, but the text is in Dutch. The artist used lines and shading to create depth, which was common in this style. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.