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

Simon Ludwig Simonsen (1841 - 1928)
Simon Ludwig Simonsen
1841 - 1928
Johann Georg Ziesenis (1716 - 1776)
Johann Georg Ziesenis
1716 - 1776
Viggo Lauritz Helsted (1861 - 1926)
Viggo Lauritz Helsted
1861 - 1926
Arne Vodder (1926 - 2009)
Arne Vodder
1926 - 2009
Fritz Georg Sigfried Melbye (1826 - 1869)
Fritz Georg Sigfried Melbye
1826 - 1869
Serge Vandercam (1924 - 2005)
Serge Vandercam
1924 - 2005
Johannes Flinto (1787 - 1870)
Johannes Flinto
1787 - 1870
Jens Sørensen (1887 - 1953)
Jens Sørensen
1887 - 1953
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen (1967)
Henrik Plenge Jakobsen
1967
Kurt Trumpedach (1943 - 2013)
Kurt Trumpedach
1943 - 2013
Anton Thorenfeld (1839 - 1907)
Anton Thorenfeld
1839 - 1907
Harald Giersing (1881 - 1927)
Harald Giersing
1881 - 1927
Carl Rudolf Fiebig (1812 - 1874)
Carl Rudolf Fiebig
1812 - 1874
Niels Jacob Jacobsen Bierre (1864 - 1942)
Niels Jacob Jacobsen Bierre
1864 - 1942
Louis August le Clerc (1688 - 1771)
Louis August le Clerc
1688 - 1771
Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Aliagrov) (1896 - 1982)
Roman Osipovich Jakobson (Aliagrov)
1896 - 1982

Creators Classicism

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (1806 - 1858)
Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov
1806 - 1858
Albert von Escher (1833 - 1905)
Albert von Escher
1833 - 1905
Ernő Dohnányi (1877 - 1960)
Ernő Dohnányi
1877 - 1960
Pietro Metastasio (1698 - 1782)
Pietro Metastasio
1698 - 1782
Josef Anton Strassgschwandtner (1826 - 1881)
Josef Anton Strassgschwandtner
1826 - 1881
Johann Dominik Mahlknecht (1793 - 1876)
Johann Dominik Mahlknecht
1793 - 1876
Dante Marioni (1964)
Dante Marioni
1964
Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene (1724 - 1805)
Louis Jean-Francois Lagrene
1724 - 1805
Charles Cordier (1827 - 1905)
Charles Cordier
1827 - 1905
Ladislao Rupp (1793 - 1854)
Ladislao Rupp
1793 - 1854
Pierre Joseph Michel (1737 - 1812)
Pierre Joseph Michel
1737 - 1812
Heinrich Dreber (1822 - 1875)
Heinrich Dreber
1822 - 1875
Crescenzio Onofri (1634 - 1698)
Crescenzio Onofri
1634 - 1698
Francesco Fidanza (1747 - 1819)
Francesco Fidanza
1747 - 1819
Johann Georg Trautmann (1713 - 1769)
Johann Georg Trautmann
1713 - 1769
Louis Boullogne (1654 - 1733)
Louis Boullogne
1654 - 1733
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