Ubekendt mandsportræt 1767 - 1824

This print by Andreas Flint depicts an episode from the life of King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway. Made some time around the turn of the 19th century, it shows a wounded King on the deck of a warship during a naval battle, surrounded by concerned officers and crewmen. The print commemorates the Battle of Colberger Heide in 1644, in which the Danish fleet fought against a combined Swedish and Dutch naval force. Christian IV was known for his personal courage and his active involvement in military affairs, which is the main subject of this print. As an artwork commissioned and displayed within the context of the Danish state, this print reflects the cultural and political values of the time, emphasizing the importance of national pride, military strength, and loyalty to the monarchy. To understand the historical context of this work, one can consult a range of sources, including historical documents, biographies, and studies of Danish art and culture from the 19th century.