“Stop and admire this captivating 17th-century portrait of Charlotte Amalie von Hessen-Kassel, future Queen, and notice the exquisite details of her royal attire and her composed expression.”
Charlotte Amalie von Hessen-Kassel, future Queen of Denmark and Norway, gazes out with a calm, assured expression in this 1667 portrait. She is depicted in an elaborate gown, a testament to her royal status and the fashion of the time. The rich fabric, likely silk or satin, reflects light with a subtle sheen, emphasizing its luxurious quality. Her posture is formal, yet there's a softness in her gaze that invites a closer look, hinting at the young woman behind the regal facade. The artist, Salomon Duarte, captures the intricate details of her lace collar and cuffs, showcasing the period's appreciation for fine textiles and craftsmanship. This painting offers a window into the courtly world of the late 17th century, presenting a figure of power and grace on the cusp of her significant role in European history.
- Artist
- Salomon Duarte
- Date
- 1667
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Location
- The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle
What to Notice
Five details hide in plain sight. Here’s where to look.
The delicate lace of her collar and cuffs.
The subtle sheen on her gown, suggesting silk or satin.
The elaborate hairstyle, typical of the late 17th century.
The pearl necklace and earrings, symbols of wealth and status.
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Salomon Duarte
1617–1671Salomon Duarte, a 17th-century Dutch artist, captured intimate moments like 'Student at a Table by Candlelight' in his etchings.
Further Works by Duarte
Portrait of Elisabeth Dorothea of Saxony-Gotha-Altenburg
1650 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
portrait of Count Ludwig VI. von Hessen-Darmstadt
1660 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
Portrait of a woman, possibly Sophia Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt, Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg (1634-1663)
1661 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
Ludvig VI, 1630-78, lantgreve av Hessen-Darmstadt
1665 · Nationalmuseum
The six children of Louis VI Landgrave of Hessen-Darmstadt
1665 · Nationalmuseum
Georg II, 1605-1661, lantgreve av Hessen-Darmstadt
1666 · Nationalmuseum
Sofia Eleonora, 1609-1671, prinsessa av Sachsen lantgrevinna av Hessen-Darmstadt
1666 · Nationalmuseum
Sofia Augusta, 1630-1680, prinsessa av Holstein-Gottorp hertiginna av Anhalt-Zerbst
1667 · Nationalmuseum
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