Kirchen Cermonien und Krönung des Zweigen Königs Christiani der Vierden... (Church Ceremonies and Coronation of the Eternal King Christian IV in Copenhagen on August 29, 1596
c. 1596
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 22.4 × 28.3 cm (8 13/16 × 11 1/8 in.) sheet: 24.3 × 30.2 cm (9 9/16 × 11 7/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Vincent Buonanno
Accession Number
2023.41.10
Rights
Public Domain
Art Historical Context
This etching by German artist Philipp Uffenbach captures the elaborate church ceremonies and coronation of King Christian IV of Denmark, held in Copenhagen on August 29, 1596. Created around the time of the event, the offers a detailed visual record of this royal occasion, showcasing processions, rituals, and architectural settings that marked the young monarch’s formal ascension. As a print on laid paper, it reflects the era’s growing use of etching to document and share significant moments across Europe. Uffenbach’s work highlights the cultural importance of such ceremonies in late 16th-cen...