Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway; Frederick III, King of Denmark
4 of 7 portraits of Frederick III, King of Denmark
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway; Frederick III, King of Denmark
by Robert Dunkarton, published by Samuel Woodburn, after Willem de Passe
mezzotint, published 1814
10 1/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (258 mm x 267 mm) plate size; 16 in. x 11 1/4 in. (405 mm x 287 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26182
Sitterback to top
- Frederick III, King of Denmark (1609-1670), Reigned Denmark and Norway 1648-70. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Willem de Passe (1597 or 1598-1636 or 1637), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 175 portraits.
- Robert Dunkarton (circa 1744-circa 1815), Engraver and portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 166 portraits.
- Samuel Woodburn (1786-1853), Picture dealer. Artist or producer associated with 142 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Crests, seals and coats of arms
- Double portraits
- Fur accessories
- Gloves and gauntlets
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Earrings
- Jewellery - Pearls
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Mezzotint
- Pets and animals
- Pets and animals - Wild and exotic animals
- Shadows
- Swords, daggers and shields
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.
Art and science
John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.
International
Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.
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