Christian Vii Collection

Christian VII, 1749-1808, King of Denmark, 18th century. Creator: Carl Gustaf Pilo
Christian VII, 1749-1808, King of Denmark, 18th century

Christian VII Uniting the Ducal with the Royal Part of Holstein in 1773, 1790. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Christian VII Uniting the Ducal with the Royal Part of Holstein in 1773, 1790

Westminster Bridge and the Thames Procession of King Christian VII of Denmark in 1768, 1769. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Charles le Bargy as Christian VII in Struensee (coloured photo)
978079 Charles le Bargy as Christian VII in Struensee (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles le Bargy, French actor)

Struensee and Caroline Mathilde at the dead body of Queen Sofie Magdalene, 1910. Private Collection

The Quadruple Alliance, 1800. Creator: Anonymous
The Quadruple Alliance, 1800. Private Collection

Portrait of King Christian VII of Denmark, 1789. Creator: Juel, Jens (1745-1802)
Portrait of King Christian VII of Denmark, 1789. Found in the Collection of Kongernes Samling Rosenborg

Christian VII King Denmark o Norway King Kristian VII
Christian VII, King of Denmark o Norway, King Kristian VII of Denmark and Norway, Christian VII (1749-1808), King of Denmark and Norway, painting, Gouache on ivory, Oval, Height, 1.5 cm (0.5 inch)

Henrik Ploetz Christian VII King Denmark o Norway
Henrik Ploetz, Christian VII, King of Denmark o Norway, King Khristian VII of Denmark and Norway, Christian VII (1749-1808), King of Denmark and Norway, painting, Enamel, , Oval, Height

Attributed Carl Gustaf Pilo King Christian VII
Attributed to Carl Gustaf Pilo, King Christian VII, Christian VII, 1749-1808, King of Denmark, painting, 18th century, oil on canvas, Height, 77 cm (30.3 inches), Width, 70 cm (27.5 inches)

Scene from the court of Christian VII. Artist: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
Scene from the court of Christian VII. Found in the collection of Hirschsprung Collection

Luck Turns For You, Count Struensee! (Popular print). Artist: Anonymous
Luck Turns For You, Count Struensee! (Popular print). Found in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

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Amidst the opulence of the Danish court, King Christian VII (1749-1808) ruled with an unstable mind, his reign marked by intrigue and power struggles. In this scene from the court, painted in 1873, we find Christian VII (Jens Juel, 1789) surrounded by his advisors, a stark contrast to the chaos that brewed beneath the surface. The influence of physician Johann Friedrich Struensee (Charles Le Bargy, 1870s) brought a semblance of order, but at a great cost. In this dramatic moment (1910), Struensee and Queen Caroline Mathilde (Sophie Magdalene's successor) are seen at her mother's lifeless body, a testament to the tumultuous events that unfolded. The Quadruple Alliance (1800) was formed in response to the power struggle, with Denmark seeking allies against potential threats. Meanwhile, Christian VII's portrait (Zahrtmann, 1890s) portrays a somber and pensive monarch, a far cry from the volatile ruler he once was. Luck seemed to turn for Count Struensee (Anonymous, 1800s), as he rose to power and held sway over the Danish court, but it was not to last. In this popular print, "Luck Turns For You, Count Struensee." (Anonymous, 1800s), we see the pendulum swinging back, as Christian VII regained his composure and ultimately had Struensee executed. Through it all, Christian VII remained the King of Denmark and Norway, a testament to the complexities and unpredictability of the monarchy during this period.