Loading

A view of Mögeltöder and Tönder in south Jutland

P.P.S.1657

Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle
Skoklosters, Sweden

The painting depicts a landscape view of the southern Danish towns of Mögeltönder, to the left, and Tönder, to the right, viewed from the south. In the foreground the peasants are ploughing the fields with a mixed team of both horse and ox. Prior to 1864, the region was a part of the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein. In Mögeltöder lies Schackenborg Castle, here visible in the middle of the composition. The castle is today the home of Prince Joachim of Denmark.

The Castle, formerly named Mögeltönder House, was given as a gift to the Count of Schack for his efforts in the defence of Copenhagen in 1659. The painting was taken as war booty by Carl Gustaf Wrangel during the war between Sweden and Denmark, possibly from Nyborg Castle in 1658.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: A view of Mögeltöder and Tönder in south Jutland
  • Creator: P.P.S.
  • Creator Gender: male
  • Date Created: 1657
  • Tags: Danish School, Landscape
  • Provenance: Nyborg Castle before 1658, Skokloster Castle 1676
  • Physical Dimensions: w 2340, h 1090 mm (without frame)
  • Type: Oil on canvas
  • External Link: Skokloster Castle
Skokloster Castle

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites