Leonora Christine modtager besøg i fængslet af Dronning Charlotte Amalie 1843 - 1917

"Leonora Christine modtager besøg i fængslet af Dronning Charlotte Amalie" is a charcoal and white chalk drawing by Danish artist Kristian Zahrtmann, created between 1843 and 1917. The drawing depicts a scene from Danish history, showing Leonora Christine, the daughter of King Christian IV, receiving a visit from Queen Charlotte Amalie while she was imprisoned in the Blue Tower in Copenhagen. The drawing is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The hazy and gestural nature of the drawing reveals a work in progress, likely a preparatory study for a larger painting. It is a glimpse into Zahrtmann's artistic process and his interest in historical Danish subjects.