Artwork

Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve

Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve, by Unknown, 1650
Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve, by Unknown, 1650

Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

The image titled Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve is a black‑and‑white photograph dating from around 1650. It presents a solitary male figure framed within a dark oval border and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man wearing period attire characterised by a high collar and a decorative chain. His short, curled hair and neatly trimmed beard, together with a solemn expression, suggest a formal representation of a person of status.

Technique & Style

Captured in monochrome, the photograph relies on simple lighting that casts shadows across the sitter’s face, emphasizing contrast without elaborate background detail. The oval framing and restrained composition focus attention on the figure’s features.

History & Provenance

Attributed to the artist identified as 31140_person, the work has been preserved for over three centuries and is currently housed in the Museum of Ethnography, where it contributes to the institution’s historic visual archive.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known