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Danish Golden Age Collection

The Danish Golden Age was a period of artistic brilliance that flourished in the early 19th century

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: Copperplate Engraver Carl Edward Sonne, c. 1826 (oil on canvas)

Copperplate Engraver Carl Edward Sonne, c. 1826 (oil on canvas)
5675865 Copperplate Engraver Carl Edward Sonne, c.1826 (oil on canvas) by Blunck, Ditlev Conrad (1798-1854); 69.5x56 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: The Artists Sisters Signe and Henriette Reading a Book, 1826 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Sisters Signe and Henriette Reading a Book, 1826 (oil on canvas)
5042956 The Artists Sisters Signe and Henriette Reading a Book, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Constantin (1804-80); 65.5x56 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: AEgirs Feast, 1857 (oil on canvas)

AEgirs Feast, 1857 (oil on canvas)
5042957 girs Feast, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Constantin (1804-80); 156x233 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Aegirs Feast); Danish, out of copyright

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: Three Young Girls. The Artists Sisters: Alvilde, Ida and Henriette

Three Young Girls. The Artists Sisters: Alvilde, Ida and Henriette
5042962 Three Young Girls. The Artists Sisters: Alvilde, Ida and Henriette, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Constantin (1804-80); 65.5x81 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: Girl with Fruit in a Basket, c. 1827 (oil on canvas)

Girl with Fruit in a Basket, c. 1827 (oil on canvas)
5042961 Girl with Fruit in a Basket, c.1827 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Constantin (1804-80); 59x48.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: Portrait of a Little Girl, Elise Kobke, with a Cup in front of her

Portrait of a Little Girl, Elise Kobke, with a Cup in front of her
5042959 Portrait of a Little Girl, Elise Kbke, with a Cup in front of her, 1850 (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Hansen, Constantin (1804-80); 39x35.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: The Temple of Athena in Paestum, 1838 (oil on paper mounted on canvas)

The Temple of Athena in Paestum, 1838 (oil on paper mounted on canvas)
5042958 The Temple of Athena in Paestum, 1838 (oil on paper mounted on canvas) by Hansen, Constantin (1804-80); 29x30 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: Johan Jacob Krohn as a child, 1846 (oil on canvas)

Johan Jacob Krohn as a child, 1846 (oil on canvas)
3545949 Johan Jacob Krohn as a child, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Kobke, Christen Schjellerup (1810-48); 30x25 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: The artists nephew)

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: The North Gate of the Citadel, 1834 (oil on canvas)

The North Gate of the Citadel, 1834 (oil on canvas)
38039 The North Gate of the Citadel, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Kobke, Christen Schjellerup (1810-48); 79x93 cm; Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageDanish Golden Age Collection: Mrs Th Petersen, nee Roepstorff, 1833 (oil on canvas)

Mrs Th Petersen, nee Roepstorff, 1833 (oil on canvas)
3087286 Mrs Th Petersen, nee Roepstorff, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Kobke, Christen Schjellerup (1810-48); 40 x 31 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; Danish, out of copyright


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The Danish Golden Age was a period of artistic brilliance that flourished in the early 19th century. It brought forth a multitude of talented artists who left an indelible mark on the art world. Copperplate Engraver Carl Edward Sonne, captured in c. 1826 by oil on canvas, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined this era. Meta Magdalene Hammerich and the Artists Daughter Kristiane Konstantin Hansen stand as a testament to the strong familial bonds that permeated Danish society during this time. Their portrait showcases not only their beauty but also their grace and poise. In "The Interior of St Bendts Church at Ringsted, " painted in 1829, we are transported into a sacred space filled with ethereal light and tranquility. The artist's masterful use of oil on canvas captures every intricate detail, from the ornate architecture to the delicate play of shadows. "The Artists Sisters Signe and Henriette Reading a Book" depicts two young women engrossed in literature, showcasing both their intellectual curiosity and love for each other as siblings. This intimate scene invites us into their world, where knowledge is cherished above all else. AEgirs Feast transports us into Norse mythology with its depiction of a grand feast attended by gods and mythical creatures alike. Painted in 1857, this masterpiece showcases how Danish artists were not confined to traditional subjects but explored diverse themes with equal skill and imagination. In "Three Young Girls, " we witness Alvilde, Ida, and Henriette - three sisters whose bond radiates through the canvas. Their innocence shines through as they engage in playful camaraderie while surrounded by nature's bounty. "Girl with Fruit in a Basket" captures youthful exuberance frozen in time – her eyes sparkling with joy as she holds onto life's simple pleasures. This painting reminds us to cherish moments of pure happiness amidst our busy lives.