Christian IV som ung 1859 - 1860

print

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

portrait reference

idea generation sketch

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Christian IV som ung" (Christian IV as a Young Man) is an etching by Bernhard Olsen, a Danish artist known for his portraits and historical scenes. Created between 1859 and 1860, this piece depicts the young King Christian IV of Denmark, wearing elaborate 17th-century attire, including a large ruff, a doublet, and breeches. Olsen’s meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of line capture the king's youthful features and regal bearing. This print, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a valuable historical document as well as an art historical object.