Scene from “Rosen” (The Rose) at Frederiksborg Castle with Christian IV and his court around a table., Heinrich Hansen, 1865

Rosen (the rose) was a room at the castle used by the king for informal meetings with members of his court. The proceedings were confidential (latin: sub rosa), giving name to the room. Object Type: painting. Date: 1865. Dimensions: height: 88 cm (34.6 in); width: 121 cm (47.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Unknown. Heinrich Hansen - Parti fra “Rosen” på Frederiksborg Slot med Christian IV og hans hof omkring et bord - 1865