Frederik III 1652

This engraving by Albert Haelwegh, created in 1652, depicts Frederik III, the King of Denmark, Norway and the Duchy of Schleswig. The artwork is an oval portrait, in which Frederik is shown with his right arm resting on a table and a hat behind his shoulder. He is wearing a dark-colored doublet with a large lace collar, and a chain with a pendant around his neck. Behind the figure, a smaller image shows a distant city and ships, likely a depiction of the Danish capital Copenhagen. This work is a fine example of portraiture from the 17th century, a time when artists sought to capture not only the likeness of their subjects but also their social status and power.