The Royal Danish Collection

Christian V’s Hall (room 6)

This room was originally Kirsten Munk's (Christian IV's second wife) living room. However, when Christian IV's son, Frederik III, lived in the castle, it became part of the King's suite as an anteroom to the Marble Chamber. The objects in the room are connected to Christian V.

From Kirsten Munk's living room to Frederik III's anteroom

This room was originally Kirsten Munk's (Christian IV's second wife) living room. However, when Christian IV's son, Frederik III, lived in the castle, it became part of the King's suite as an anteroom to the Marble Chamber. The fireplace dates back to Christian IV's time and originally stood in Frederik IV's Hall but was moved here during a renovation around 1700. It was also during this renovation that the ceiling acquired its current appearance. Notably, the central painting depicting an orchestra can be traced back to Christian IV's era.

The walls were covered with the woven tapestries that still hang here today at the end of the 17th century. These tapestries were made by M. Wauters and purchased by Christian V in the Netherlands.

Objects in the room

If you are physically at the museum, you can admire the outstanding objects and read more about them below.

Please note that these descriptions are brief and often without images. They serve as an additional resource for those who wish to gain more knowledge about each object, such as who created them, their origin, and significance.

  • 600
    Prince Jørgen (George), King Christian V's brother, consort of Queen Anne of England. Marble relief.
  • 601
    Box with board-game in relief-intarsia in various kinds of wood. One of the game-pieces represents Emperor Leopold I, who was crowned in 1658. Probably made in Eger in the 1660s.
  • 602
    Tabletop with Christian V’s monogram, partly made of white marble from a quarry near Oslo in 1693. On a carved gilt stand attributed to Christian Nerger.
  • 604
    Gilded chair from the Knights' Chapel at Frederiksborg with legs in the shape of elephants' trunks. Carved by C. Nerger 1694. The chair was restored in 19th century.
  • 605
    Four enamelled medallions with representations of the Virtues. Signed: J. Barbette 1695.
  • 606
    Silver seal portraying Christian V sitting on the throne, which now stands in the Long Hall; three lions can be seen in front. Made by Jeremias Hercules.
  • 607
    Silver box portraying Christian V sitting on the throne.
  • 608
    An egg mounted in silver filigree, with the monograms of Christian V and Charlotte Amalie.
  • 609
    Hans Leth, Chaplain-in-Ordinary, (1625-88). Miniature in enamel, signed: Prieur 1675.
  • 610
    King Frederik I of Prussia? Miniature in enamel by J. Barbette?
  • 612
    A piece of alchemic gold, and the lead from which it was made by the Landgrave of Hesse Homburg.
  • 613
    Ulrikke Eleonore, Queen of Sweden (1656-93), sister of King Christian V. Enamelled miniature in frame of silver filigree.
  • 614
    Christian V and Queen Charlotte Amalie; mother of- pearl inlaid in ebony.
  • 615
    Frederik IV as Prince? c. 1690. Oil on metal.
  • 616
    Ulrikke Eleonore, King Christian V's sister, Queen of Sweden (1656 93). Enamelled miniature, signed: J. B(arbette) 1694.
  • 617
    Peder Griffenfeld (1635 99). Enamelled miniature, signed: Prieur 1673.
  • 618
    Peder Griffenfeld (1635 99). Enamelled miniature, signed: Prieur 1675.
  • 619
    Medallion of ivory with portrait of Christian V, signed: J.henne (16) 89. On the reverse a lion guarding the escutcheons of Denmark, Norway and Schleswig, and the inscription: (the lion) covers, protects and shields. Made to commemorate the incorporation of Schleswig into Denmark, 1685-89.
  • 620
    Eight crystal studs mounted in gold and enamel, used for ornamenting clothes and fastened with a ribbon to the shoulder.
  • 621
    Christian V. Enamelled miniature by P. Prieur ?, around 1670.
  • 622
    Christian V. Enamelled miniature, signed: Prieur 1681.
  • 623
    Christian V. Miniature in oils by Abraham Wuchters?
  • 624
    Queen Charlotte Amalie. Enamelled miniature painted by J. Barbette.
  • 625
    Christian V. Miniature in enamel, by Prieur? A gift to Hans Leth, Chaplain-in-Ordinary, (1625-88).
  • 626
    Christian V. Enamelled miniature, signed: Prieur 1681.
  • 627
    Two gold rings with Christian V's portrait in enamel. Done by Paul Prieur.
  • 628
    A gold ring and two signet rings of silver gilt. Belonged to Christian V.
  • 629
    Signet ring of gold, the plate of ruby. Engraved with the device of the Hoppe family and the letters I.H. Belonged to Vice Admiral Iver Hoppe, who saved Christian V's life with his anchor during a storm in the Baltic Sea in 1677 (cf no. 753).
  • 630
    Duke August Frederik of Holstein Gottorp; Prince Bishop of Lübeck (1646 1705). Ivory relief, by Joachim Henne.
  • 632
    Dedication to Christian V from "Your majesty's most humble and loyal subject", Johannes Laverentzen (c. 1648-1729), the royal scribe, who wrote out The Danish Law of King Christian V for the Record Office.
  • 633
    The coloured engraving of Christian IV which his daughter, Leonora Christina Ulfeldt, sent to Christian V, 1685, appealing for her release from prison.
  • 634
    Crucifix of ivory and wood. Netherlands, c.1670?
  • 635
    Silver gilt chalice and paten, engraved with Christian V’s crowned back-to-back monogram and with a cross. Came from the chapel in Koldinghus.
  • 636
    Chalice with lid and silver gilt paten, engraved with Queen Charlotte Amalie’s monogram. Made in Cassel by Johannes Riese.
  • 637
    Two gilt plaster impressions and two silver stamps, inlaid in brass, of Christian V’s royal seal. The former made by Anton Meybusch, the latter made by an unknown medal-engraver in the 1690s.
  • 638
    Casket of ivory and silver, engraved with Queen Charlotte Amalie’s paternal and maternal coats of arms, Hesse and Brandenburg. India, c.1675?
  • 640
    Small objects of amber and ivory, made in North Germany and Denmark 1650-1700.
  • 641
    Table and two guéridons with mirror to match, of blue-painted wood, with silver filigree ornaments in which can be seen Queen Charlotte Amalie's monogram. Originally lacquered in black with Frederik III's monogram. France, 1669.
  • 642
    Candlestick of silver plate with varicoloured and clear cut-glass pendants and pearls. Bought in Italy by Frederik IV in 1709.
  • 644
    Two silver chafing dishes with the King's and Queen's monograms: made by I.H. de Moor, Copenhagen 1690.
  • 645
    Two silver andirons with Christian V's monogram: made by I.H. de Moor, Copenhagen 1690?
  • 646
    Two still lifes with Christian V’s hunting accessories, signed by C.N. Gijsbrecht 1672.
  • 647
    Set of hunting daggers, with the monogram of Prince Christian, the Prince Elect. Made by Gabriel Gipfel or his studio in Dresden c. 1630. Re-used by Christian V. Christian V’s hunting horn. Two falcon hoods; falconer’s bag, and lure.
  • 648
  • 654
    Christian V, drawn in letters and coloured. Signed: I. Henne Inventor et pinxit 1692.
  • 655
    Christian V and Queen Charlotte Amalie, painted by Jacob d'Agar.
  • 657
    Ebony cupboard with coloured inlays of sycamore and bone. Inside ivory veneered triumphal arch, dated 1679, and mirror vestibule. Made by cabinetmaker Lorenz Corbianus to commemorate the Scanian War (see no. 912).
  • 658
    The martyrdom of the holy Justine (patron saint of Padova). Relief of wood, carved after a painting by P. Veronese. South Germany, c. 1675? The frame attributed to Christian Nerger.
  • 659
    The Electress Anna Sophie of Saxony, sister of Christian V; painted on copper by Abraham Wuchters.
  • 660
    Two grisailles of Christian V, painted by Abr. Wuchters?
  • 661
    Coral branch on a silver gilt foot. Made c.1650. Captured when Gottorp fell in 1713.
  • 662
    Flacon with portraits of Landgrave Carl and Landgravine Maria Amalia of Hesse, carved in rock crystal by C. Labert, c.1690.
  • 663
    Boat shaped goblet of rock crystal with frog on the lid; mounting of enamelled gold. Made in Milan at the end of the 16th century. The engraved decoration made by Annibale Fontana?
  • 664
    Miniature bust of Christian V, modelled in wax and signed: H A(ren) F(eld).
  • 665
    Cup, partly silver gilt, with cupids playing, stamped by Johan Heinrich Meel, Copenhagen 1692. A silver-wedding present from Christian V to Queen Charlotte Amalie?
  • 666
    Christian V, silver bust, on a round pedestal. Made by the King’s goldsmith Jørgen Kurtz, 1697.
  • 667
    Galley shaped boat of rock crystal illustrating the Feast of Neptune. Made in the Saracchi studio in Milan c. 1580. The gilt tombac mounting of the foot dates from the 18th century.
  • 668
    Bowl on a foot of rock crystal, with pipes and leaves; made in Milan c. 1580. The enamelled gold mounting with turquoises is from the 17th century.
  • 669
    Three figures, coral: *Charon, the ferryman of the kingdom of the dead *Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome *Satyr with the staff of fertility
  • 670
    Partly silver gilt cup with horses from the stud farm at Østrup (Fredensborg), made by goldsmith Johan Kohlmann, 1690s.
  • 671
    Two figures in coral: *Fisherman. *Andromeda, who was chained to a cliff as punishment for her vanity.
  • 672
    Figure-group in coral: Abraham sacrificing Isaac.
  • 673
    Nautilus shell, mounted as a cup with a matching silver gilt dish, stamped by Jürgen Kurtz. Gift from Christian V to Queen Charlotte Amalie on their 30th wedding anniversary in 1697.
  • 674
    Jewel box of chased gilt silver, ornamented with about two thousand small diamonds. In the bottom, chased relief of The Judgement of Paris. Augsburg, c. 1680? Supposedly a present from the subsequent Queen Anne of England, to her mother in law, Queen Sophie Amalie. The box was stolen in 1794 during the Christiansborg fire, but the thief was apprehended.
  • 675
    Wooden cup, with King Christian V’s and Queen Charlotte Amalie’s monogram; on the lid, three rampant lions carrying a crown. Norwegian work, carved by Halvor Fanden?
  • 676
    Mug of lignum vitæ, silver mounted and signed: L.B. 1672, made by Lars Berthelsen, parish clerk of the Church of the Holy Ghost in Copenhagen. Mounting partially renewed.
  • 677
    Cup of birch-wood, with Christian V’s monogram. Signed M(agnus) B(erg) (16)90.
  • 678
    The Electress Wilhelmine Ernestine of Pfalz, sister of King Christian V; painted on copper by Abraham Wuchters.
  • 679
    Queen Charlotte Amalie. Oval, half length, oil on copper. Painted by Jacob d'Agar?
  • 680
    Japanese lacquered cupboard on richly carved, gilded foot from the time of Christian V with the Danish and Hessian coats-of-arms. Table foot carved by Christian Nerger? The cabinet contained the Queen’s collection of conch shells.
  • 681
    English lamp-clock, made in London by Henry Harper (master 1664-1708).

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