Udkast til maleriet: Danmark og Norge hylder Chr. VI (brændt med Christiansborg 1794) 1746 - 1749

Marcus Tuscher drafted this pen and brown ink drawing, titled *Draft for the Painting: Denmark and Norway Pay Homage to Christian VI*, during the 18th century. Originally intended as a preparatory sketch for a large-scale painting in the ill-fated Christiansborg Palace, which tragically burned down in 1794, the sketch captures a pivotal moment of monarchical representation. The drawing shows Christian VI, enthroned on horseback, receiving symbols of fealty from allegorical figures representing Denmark and Norway. Tuscher’s sketch subtly reinforces the King’s divine right to rule. The sketch reflects the political climate of the time, during which the kingdom sought to solidify its authority through grandiose displays of power. But look closer and you will notice how it's also a poignant reminder of the ephemerality of power and the shifting sands of history. Consider the layers of meaning embedded within this incomplete artwork - a potent symbol of lost grandeur.