Kong Ømund 1646

This 17th-century engraving titled "Kong Ømund" (King Ómund), created by an anonymous artist, depicts the Danish King Ómund in an oval frame. The piece is a detailed, almost photographic, portrait in the style of Renaissance portraiture. Ómund is shown wearing a crown and holding a scepter. This etching was a common method of creating portraits in the 17th century and is a good example of the use of engraving to create realistic images. The inscription below the portrait provides information about Ómund’s life and reign as King of Denmark and Slavonia. The work is held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.