Artwork

Prinsesse Charlotte Amalie, Frederik IV's datter

Prinsesse Charlotte Amalie, Frederik IV's datter, by Johann Salomon Wahl, oil, 1734
Prinsesse Charlotte Amalie, Frederik IV's datter, by Johann Salomon Wahl, oil, 1734

Prinsesse Charlotte Amalie, Frederik IV's datter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Salomon Wahl. It dates from 1734 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This 1734 oil painting, titled 'Prinsesse Charlotte Amalie, Frederik IV's datter', is a portrait of Princess Charlotte Amalie of Denmark. Created by Johann Salomon Wahl, it is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Princess Charlotte Amalie, daughter of King Frederik IV, seated in a chair, adorned in a lavish gown with intricate lace and embroidery, and wearing pearl jewelry. The subject is presented in a dignified and elegant manner.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Wahl's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect. Soft lighting and deep shadows around the subject's face and shoulders accentuate the textures of her clothing.

History & Provenance

Johann Salomon Wahl, a German-born court painter, created this work while serving in Copenhagen. He worked as a court painter until his death in 1765, and this portrait is an example of his Rococo-style work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Johann Salomon Wahl

Artist

Johann Salomon Wahl

Johann Salomon Wahl (1689, Chemnitz, Electorate of Saxony – 5 December 1765, Copenhagen) was a German artist who became a court painter in Denmark.