Vignet til Frederik V's Søkrigsartikelsbrev 1754 - 1758

This 1754-1758 engraving by Odvardt Helmoldt de Lode depicts the coat of arms of Frederik V, King of Denmark and Norway, featuring a crowned shield flanked by two figures symbolizing the country's strength and prosperity. The artwork, held in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, serves as a vignette for Frederik V’s naval war articles, emphasizing the king's authority and power. The intricate details and masterful execution of the engraving highlight the artistic skill of de Lode, who sadly died at the young age of 33 in 1757.