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Frederick III, King of Denmark

Enamel Miniature
1665 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait miniature, three-quarter face bust, depicting Frederick III, King of Denmark. He has long black hair and a brown moustache, and a lace cravat over purplish armour ornamented with red bands. Purple background. Signed and dated on the back.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFrederick III, King of Denmark (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamel miniature on brass
Brief description
Enamel on brass portrait miniature by Paul Prieur depicting Frederick III, King of Denmark, 1665.
Physical description
Portrait miniature, three-quarter face bust, depicting Frederick III, King of Denmark. He has long black hair and a brown moustache, and a lace cravat over purplish armour ornamented with red bands. Purple background. Signed and dated on the back.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.2in
  • Width: 1in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
Prieur fecit / 1665
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Collection
Accession number
713-1882

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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