Christian V of Denmark
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Christian V was King of Denmark and Norway from 1670 until his death in 1699.
Portrait of Christian V by Karel van Mander III
Christian V portrayed as the prince elect in the year 1650, in a painting by Karel van Mander III
The anointing of Christian V in the chapel of Frederiksborg Palace in 1671.
Seal of Christian V.
Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Calenberg was Queen of Denmark and Norway as the consort of the King Frederick III of Denmark. She is known for her political influence, as well as for her cultural impact:
Christian V of Denmark
…of Flensburg, then located in the Duchy of Schleswig. He was the first legitimate child born to the then Prince Frederick of Denmark by his consort, Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Calenberg. Prince Frederick was a younger son of King Christian IV, but the death of his elder brother Christian, Prince-Elect of Denmark in June 1647 opened the…
Portrait by Abraham Wuchters, c. 1670
Portrait of Sophie Amalie as queen by an unidentified artist, c. 17th century
Sophie Amalie dressed in theatrical garb, as part of the theatre of court by Heimbach
Sophie Amalie as the goddess Hera.