Frederik V's ankomst til Antvorskov 1749

Poul Isac Grønvold created this print, Frederik V's arrival at Antvorskov, sometime in the 18th century using engraving. During this period, prints served as vital tools for disseminating information and shaping public perception. Here, Grønvold captures King Frederik V's arrival, framing the event within the political and social context of the time. As we look closer, beyond the regal procession, think about the ways such imagery projected power and legitimized the monarchy. Consider the Danish cultural and political landscape, where class distinctions were deeply embedded and royalty was seen as divinely ordained. What does it mean to depict a king in transit, arriving at a place? Is it simply documentary, or is there a narrative being constructed around the movement of power? The print invites reflection on how identity and authority were constructed and circulated through visual media, shaping societal norms and expectations.