Artwork
Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist David Richter the Younger. It dates from 1714 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
David Richter the Younger painted this portrait in 1714, presenting Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein‑Gottorp. The work is part of the Nationalmuseum’s collection and shows the duke in a formal, composed pose.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is Charles Frederick, the ruling duke of Schleswig‑Holstein‑Gottorp, depicted in the attire of his rank. His neutral expression and direct gaze convey the authority and dignity expected of a sovereign portrait of the early eighteenth century.
Technique & Style
Richter employs a restrained palette, contrasting a deep blue jacket trimmed with gold buttons against a muted gray backdrop. The brushwork is smooth, rendering the fabric and hair with fine detail, while the overall composition emphasizes clarity and formality over decorative excess.
History & Provenance
Created in 1714, the portrait entered the Nationalmuseum’s holdings at an unspecified later date. It remains a documented example of Richter’s court portraiture during a period when Germanic dukes commissioned works to affirm their status.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Richter the Younger (1664–1741) was an artist, born in Storkyrkoförsamlingen.
