Christian II 1870

print, etching

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

print

etching

pencil sketch

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

remaining negative space

"Christian II" is a 1870 lithograph by Julius Magnus-Petersen depicting the Danish King Christian II. The artwork is a bust-length portrait, with the King looking straight at the viewer. He wears a fur-trimmed coat and a black cap adorned with embellishments. The work is part of the collection at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. Julius Magnus-Petersen (1827-1917) was a Danish artist known for his portraits and historical works.