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
Nanna Ditzel (1923 - 2005)
Nanna Ditzel
1923 - 2005
Sophus Vermehren (1866 - 1950)
Sophus Vermehren
1866 - 1950
Frants Peter Didrik Henningsen (1850 - 1908)
Frants Peter Didrik Henningsen
1850 - 1908
Ejler Bille (1910 - 2004)
Ejler Bille
1910 - 2004
Sohan Qadri (1932 - 2011)
Sohan Qadri
1932 - 2011
Niels Jacob Jacobsen Bierre (1864 - 1942)
Niels Jacob Jacobsen Bierre
1864 - 1942
Victor Qvistorff (1883 - 1953)
Victor Qvistorff
1883 - 1953
Carl Neumann (1833 - 1891)
Carl Neumann
1833 - 1891
Anthonie Eleonore Christensen (1849 - 1926)
Anthonie Eleonore Christensen
1849 - 1926
Peter Kornbeck (1837 - 1894)
Peter Kornbeck
1837 - 1894
Arne Vodder (1926 - 2009)
Arne Vodder
1926 - 2009
Niels Jorgen Haugesen (1936 - 2013)
Niels Jorgen Haugesen
1936 - 2013
Harald Foss (1843 - 1922)
Harald Foss
1843 - 1922
Robert Storm Petersen (Storm P.) (1882 - 1949)
Robert Storm Petersen (Storm P.)
1882 - 1949
Cai Ronnow ()
Cai Ronnow

Creators Classicism

Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822)
Antonio Canova
1757 - 1822
Josef Anton Strassgschwandtner (1826 - 1881)
Josef Anton Strassgschwandtner
1826 - 1881
Gyula Donáth (1850 - 1909)
Gyula Donáth
1850 - 1909
Edouard Girardet (1819 - 1880)
Edouard Girardet
1819 - 1880
John Thomas Serres (1759 - 1825)
John Thomas Serres
1759 - 1825
Giovanni Piancastelli (1845 - 1926)
Giovanni Piancastelli
1845 - 1926
Jean de La Bruyère (1645 - 1696)
Jean de La Bruyère
1645 - 1696
Jules Robert Auguste (1789 - 1850)
Jules Robert Auguste
1789 - 1850
Michel Dorigny (1616 - 1665)
Michel Dorigny
1616 - 1665
Olga Weiss (1853 - 1903)
Olga Weiss
1853 - 1903
 Canaletto (1697 - 1768)
Canaletto
1697 - 1768
Martin Desjardins (1637 - 1694)
Martin Desjardins
1637 - 1694
 Domenichino (1581 - 1641)
Domenichino
1581 - 1641
Amable Guy Bertrand Pinard (XVIII century - ?)
Amable Guy Bertrand Pinard
XVIII century - ?
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov (1885 - 1950)
Vasilii Alekseevich Fedulov
1885 - 1950
Adolf Gottlob Zimmermann (1799 - 1859)
Adolf Gottlob Zimmermann
1799 - 1859
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