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

Ole Ring (1902 - 1972)
Ole Ring
1902 - 1972
Frederick Theodor Kloss (1802 - 1876)
Frederick Theodor Kloss
1802 - 1876
Jens Søndergaard (1895 - 1957)
Jens Søndergaard
1895 - 1957
Vilhelm Melbye (1824 - 1882)
Vilhelm Melbye
1824 - 1882
Johan Laurentz Jensen (1800 - 1856)
Johan Laurentz Jensen
1800 - 1856
Carl Rudolf Fiebig (1812 - 1874)
Carl Rudolf Fiebig
1812 - 1874
Helle Damkjaer (?)
Helle Damkjaer
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Arnold Krog (1856 - 1931)
Arnold Krog
1856 - 1931
Emmy Thornam (1852 - 1935)
Emmy Thornam
1852 - 1935
Christen Schiellerup Købke (1810 - 1848)
Christen Schiellerup Købke
1810 - 1848
Lauritz Hartz (1903 - 1987)
Lauritz Hartz
1903 - 1987
Asger Jorn (1914 - 1973)
Asger Jorn
1914 - 1973
Harald Moltke (1871 - 1960)
Harald Moltke
1871 - 1960
Robert Storm Petersen (Storm P.) (1882 - 1949)
Robert Storm Petersen (Storm P.)
1882 - 1949
Johan Gudmann Rohde (1856 - 1935)
Johan Gudmann Rohde
1856 - 1935
Kristoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg (1783 - 1853)
Kristoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
1783 - 1853

Creators Classicism

Gunnar Brynolf Wennerberg I (1823 - 1894)
Gunnar Brynolf Wennerberg I
1823 - 1894
Louis-René Vialy (1680 - 1770)
Louis-René Vialy
1680 - 1770
Ladislao Rupp (1793 - 1854)
Ladislao Rupp
1793 - 1854
Giuseppe Patania (1780 - 1852)
Giuseppe Patania
1780 - 1852
Alexis Nicolas Perignon I (1726 - 1782)
Alexis Nicolas Perignon I
1726 - 1782
Alexander Vasilyevich Loganovsky (1810 - 1855)
Alexander Vasilyevich Loganovsky
1810 - 1855
Albert von Escher (1833 - 1905)
Albert von Escher
1833 - 1905
Emily Eden (1797 - 1869)
Emily Eden
1797 - 1869
Ernst Julius Henel (1811 - 1891)
Ernst Julius Henel
1811 - 1891
John Berney Ladbrooke (1803 - 1879)
John Berney Ladbrooke
1803 - 1879
Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli (1697 - 1771)
Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
1697 - 1771
Vera Mohr-Möller (1911 - 1998)
Vera Mohr-Möller
1911 - 1998
Alexandre René Véron (1826 - 1897)
Alexandre René Véron
1826 - 1897
Pierre Bernard (1704 - 1777)
Pierre Bernard
1704 - 1777
Marie-Victoire Lemoine (1754 - 1820)
Marie-Victoire Lemoine
1754 - 1820
Melchior Steidl (1657 - 1727)
Melchior Steidl
1657 - 1727
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