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

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Karl Opfermann (1891 - 1960)
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Albert Bertelsen (1921 - 2019)
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Carl Mathorne (1878 - 1942)
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Vilhelm Jacob Rosenstand (1838 - 1915)
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Emil Barentsen (1799 - 1868)
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Else Alfelt (1910 - 1974)
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Peter Ilsted (1861 - 1933)
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Janus Genelli (1761 - 1813)
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Christian Albrecht Jensen (1792 - 1870)
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Ejnar Vindfeldt (1905 - 1953)
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Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann (1819 - 1881)
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Victor Qvistorff (1883 - 1953)
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Carsten Henrichsen (1824 - 1897)
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1824 - 1897
Flemming Lassen (1902 - 1984)
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Creators Classicism

Lam Qua (1801 - 1860)
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Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene (1724 - 1805)
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Fedor Mikhaylovich Matveev (1758 - 1826)
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Daniel Marot I (1661 - 1752)
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Gilles-Lambert Godecharle (1750 - 1835)
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1750 - 1835
Albert Christian Friedrich Woebcke (1896 - 1980)
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1896 - 1980
André-Charles Boulle (1642 - 1732)
André-Charles Boulle
1642 - 1732
Louis-Isidore Choiselat (1784 - 1853)
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Johann Friedrich Boettger (1682 - 1719)
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Giuseppe Patania (1780 - 1852)
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Charles Cumberworth (1811 - 1852)
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1811 - 1852
Marc Du Plantier (1901 - 1975)
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Jоzef Oleszkiewicz (1777 - 1830)
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1777 - 1830
Frits van Hall (1899 - 1956)
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1899 - 1956
Jan Rustem (1762 - 1835)
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Pacecco De Rosa (1607 - 1656)
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