Vigilius Eriksen (1722 - 1782)

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Vigilius Eriksen

Vigilius Eriksen was a Danish portrait painter, celebrated for his deft representation of royalty during the 18th century. Born in Copenhagen on September 2, 1722, Eriksen gained early acclaim but faced setbacks such as being denied entry to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts despite winning a gold medal there in 1755​. His fortune changed when he moved to Russia, becoming a court painter to Empress Catherine the Great. This period marked his most prolific phase, where he created iconic portraits that were not only artistic accomplishments but also potent symbols of Catherine’s authority and persona​.

Eriksen’s works, like the grandiose portrait of Catherine II, showcased his skill in integrating elements of power and status, a testament to his subject's dominion and the high baroque style he employed. This painting, noted for its detailed depiction of regal attire and insignia, is held in high regard not just for its artistry but also for the insights it offers into the royal iconography of the time​​.

After his successful stint in Russia, Eriksen returned to Denmark, where he continued to work extensively for the royal family, leaving behind a legacy that includes works housed in major Danish collections such as Rosenborg Castle​.

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Date and place of birt:2 september 1722, Copenhagen, Denmark
Date and place of death:25 may 1782, Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality:Denmark, Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Russian classicism, Classicism

Creators Denmark

Sigvard Hansen (1859 - 1938)
Sigvard Hansen
1859 - 1938
Theodore Esburn Philipsen (1840 - 1920)
Theodore Esburn Philipsen
1840 - 1920
Sophus Carl Frederik Theilgaard (1845 - 1923)
Sophus Carl Frederik Theilgaard
1845 - 1923
Christian Albrecht Jensen (1792 - 1870)
Christian Albrecht Jensen
1792 - 1870
Olafur Eliasson (1967)
Olafur Eliasson
1967
Bjorn Norgaard (1947)
Bjorn Norgaard
1947
Anthonie Eleonore Christensen (1849 - 1926)
Anthonie Eleonore Christensen
1849 - 1926
Ole Ring (1902 - 1972)
Ole Ring
1902 - 1972
Jorgen Nash (1920 - 2004)
Jorgen Nash
1920 - 2004
Kay Rasmus Nielsen (1886 - 1957)
Kay Rasmus Nielsen
1886 - 1957
Theodor Madsen (1880 - 1965)
Theodor Madsen
1880 - 1965
Janus Genelli (1761 - 1813)
Janus Genelli
1761 - 1813
Mogens Ballin (1871 - 1914)
Mogens Ballin
1871 - 1914
Louis Gurlitt (1812 - 1897)
Louis Gurlitt
1812 - 1897
Johannes Flinto (1787 - 1870)
Johannes Flinto
1787 - 1870
Heinrich Buntzen (1803 - 1892)
Heinrich Buntzen
1803 - 1892

Creators Classicism

Nicolas Guy Brenet (1728 - 1792)
Nicolas Guy Brenet
1728 - 1792
Alexei Yegorovich Yegorov (1776 - 1851)
Alexei Yegorovich Yegorov
1776 - 1851
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky (1719 - 1799)
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky
1719 - 1799
Hans Jakob Oeri (1782 - 1868)
Hans Jakob Oeri
1782 - 1868
Jerzy (Georg) Merkel (1881 - 1976)
Jerzy (Georg) Merkel
1881 - 1976
 Canaletto (1697 - 1768)
Canaletto
1697 - 1768
Gustave Garaud (1844 - 1914)
Gustave Garaud
1844 - 1914
Friedrich von Schiller (1759 - 1805)
Friedrich von Schiller
1759 - 1805
Francois Fenelon (1651 - 1715)
Francois Fenelon
1651 - 1715
Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene (1724 - 1805)
Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene
1724 - 1805
Johann Georg Edlinger (1741 - 1819)
Johann Georg Edlinger
1741 - 1819
Paolo Fanfani (1823 - 1893)
Paolo Fanfani
1823 - 1893
Georg Philipp Rugendas I (1666 - 1742)
Georg Philipp Rugendas I
1666 - 1742
Ignaz Franz Platzer (1717 - 1787)
Ignaz Franz Platzer
1717 - 1787
Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre (1714 - 1789)
Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre
1714 - 1789
Friedrich Simon (1809 - 1857)
Friedrich Simon
1809 - 1857
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