Christian Ii Collection

Christian II 1481-1559, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Christian II 1481-1559, king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, c16th century

Christian II, 1481-1559, king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Christian II, 1481-1559, king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, c16th century

Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514-1515. Creator: Michael Sittow
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514-1515

Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514-1518. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514-1518

Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning, 1861. Creator: Poul Hagelstein
Elisabeth, Christian II's dronning, 1861

Christian II, 1861. Creator: Poul Hagelstein
Christian II, 1861

King Christian II in Prison, 1871. Creator: Carl Bloch
King Christian II in Prison, 1871

Christian II, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (engraving)
3647416 Christian II, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian II, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (1481-1559)

Frontlet for horse of Christian II (engraving)
965727 Frontlet for horse of Christian II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontlet for horse of Christian II, Historical Museum, Dresden)

Defeat of the Fleet of Christian II (engraving)
2791113 Defeat of the Fleet of Christian II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Fleet of Christian II)

Kristian II King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (oil on wood)
3087336 Kristian II King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 38 x 30 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Attributed Abraham Wuchters Kristian II Christian II
Attributed to Abraham Wuchters, Kristian II, Christian II, 1637-1717, pfalzgreve by Birkenfeld, painting, Oil on canvas, Height, 95 cm (37.4 inches), Width, 79 cm (31.1 inches)

Christina Gyllenstierna with the letter of safe conduct before Christian II. Private Collection

Christian II Signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe. Artist: Peterssen, Eilif (1852-1928)
Christian II Signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Portrait of Christian II, Elector of Saxony, Johan Barra, 1603

ORDER OF ELEPHANT, 1508. Coat of arms with the order of the elephant, 1508, of the Danish viceroy of Norway, Christian, King of Denmark and Norway, 1513-1523, as Christian II

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Christian II: The Controversial King of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Christian II was a prominent figure in the history of Scandinavia during the 16th century. As the King of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, his reign was marked by both triumphs and tragedies. In engravings depicting Christian II, we see a regal figure with an air of authority. His portrait on wood showcases his power and influence over these three nations. However, it is not just his appearance that defines him; it is also the events that unfolded during his rule. One engraving captures the defeat of Christian II's fleet. It serves as a reminder that even powerful rulers face setbacks and challenges. Another engraving shows Christina Gyllenstierna presenting him with a letter of safe conduct before their meeting. This encounter highlights diplomatic efforts amidst political turmoil. There were darker aspects to Christian II's reign as well. In Eilif Peterssen's painting "Christian II Signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe, " we witness a moment stained with tragedy – an act that would forever haunt this king's legacy. Various portraits offer glimpses into Christian II's life at different stages. An anonymous artist captured him around 1700 when he was already long gone from this world but still remembered for his impact on Scandinavian history. Another portrait from the first half of the 16th century depicts him in all his royal glory while another one from 1523 reflects perhaps weariness or contemplation after years spent ruling multiple kingdoms, and is through these images that we can piece together fragments of Christian II's complex story – a ruler who experienced both triumphs and defeats; whose actions left lasting impressions on Scandinavia; whose name continues to be debated among historians to this day.