Kong Humble 1646

This engraving, created in 1646 by an anonymous artist, depicts a portrait of King Christian III of Denmark. The King is shown wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbols of his royal authority. He is depicted in an oval frame with Latin inscriptions around it, indicating the dates of his reign and death. The print's inscription, "Humulus Dani I filiu Rex Danorum", identifies the subject as the son of King Christian II and King of Denmark. This artwork, now located in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the visual culture of Denmark during the 17th century.