Frederik I releases the widow and children of Sten Sture from captivity, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, 1833

Frederik i releases the widow and children of sten sture from captivity. Eckersberg prepared this painting in the hope of a follow-up order for the christiansborg castle, but the buying commission apparently wanted scenes showing the danish kings in more pompous situations. Object Type: painting. Date: 1833. Dimensions: height: 45.5 cm (17.9 in); width: 48 cm (18.8 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Private collection. Eckersberg, CW - Frederik I frigiver Sten Stures enke og sønner fra fængslet - 1833