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4 stofmønstre med Christian V's monogram, i varierende farver is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

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4 stofmønstre med Christian V's monogram, i varierende farver

4 stofmønstre med Christian V's monogram, i varierende farver is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The work consists of a quartet of decorative textile designs arranged in a two‑by‑two grid.

About this work

Overview

The work consists of a quartet of decorative textile designs arranged in a two‑by‑two grid. Each panel displays a stylised floral motif centred around a crown bearing the monogram of King Christian V, rendered in four distinct colour schemes: red, white, yellow and gold. The composition dates to around 1650 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The recurring crown and royal monogram identify the designs as emblematic of the reign of Christian V of Denmark‑Norway (1670–1699). By surrounding the regal symbol with elaborate bouquets of flowers and foliage, the patterns convey a visual association between monarchy and natural abundance, a common motif in courtly decorative arts of the period.

Technique & Style

Executed in a flat, illustrative manner, the designs employ bold outlines and simplified botanical forms typical of mid‑17th‑century textile patterning. The limited palette for each panel—single dominant hue against a neutral background—enhances the contrast of the central emblem and suggests the intended use of the motifs for woven or printed fabrics.

History & Provenance

Attributed to an anonymous creator identified only as 655_person, the piece was produced circa 1650, likely for a royal or aristocratic patron. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition in the 20th century, where it serves as an example of Scandinavian courtly decorative motifs and their transmission into material culture.