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Christian III Succouring Denmark, Nicolai Abildgaard

Christian III Succouring Denmark

Christian III ophjælper Danmark. Allegori (museum title)

Nicolai Abildgaard (Danish) (1743-1809)

Movement
Neoclassicism
Date
1780–1781
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
317 × 200 cm
Collection
Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Statens Museum for Kunst, public domain

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AllegoryHistory sceneKingCrownArmorCoatSwordWeaponKneelingWomanHairDressMinervaGoddessJusticeScalesBookWingHelmetKnightCloudRuinsCannonFlagBare feetDenmarkGroupChristian III

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