Christian I Proclaiming Holstein a Duchy in 1474. Painted for Christiansborg Castle 1780

Nicolai Abildgaard’s 1780 painting, "Christian I Proclaiming Holstein a Duchy in 1474," depicts a historical scene from Danish history. It shows King Christian I receiving a crown from a figure representing Holstein, with several other figures present in the scene, including a bishop, a king, and a child holding a royal orb. The painting was originally created for Christiansborg Castle, and its size and detail reflect the grand scale of the scene and the importance of this historical event for Danish national identity. The painting uses a neoclassical style with rich colours and dramatic poses to represent the power and majesty of the event. "Christian I Proclaiming Holstein a Duchy in 1474" can be found in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.