Allegori over arveprins Frederiks beskyttelse af videnskaber og kunster 1754 - 1804
peterhaas
statensmuseumforkunst
print, engraving
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portrait
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allegory
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baroque
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history-painting
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engraving
This engraving by Peter Haas, titled "Allegori over arveprins Frederiks beskyttelse af videnskaber og kunster", depicts a bust of Crown Prince Frederik, standing upon a pedestal with several cherubs engaged in various artistic and scientific pursuits surrounding him. The artwork celebrates the patronage of the arts and sciences by Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Norway. The piece, created between 1754 and 1804, is a testament to the significance placed on intellectual pursuits during this period. The cherubs represent the different disciplines of art and science, highlighting their importance to the crown prince's reign.
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