Artist Talk: Cathrine Raben Davidsen - The Artist Behind the Royal Portrait

Name: Artist Talk: Cathrine Raben Davidsen - The Artist Behind the Royal Portrait
Start: 2026-10-18T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T15:00:00+02:00
Location: Frederiksborg Slot

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · 13:00 — 15:00

Frederiksborg Slot, Hillerød

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Cathrine Raben Davidsen on the Royal Portrait: Sunday 18 October 2026, 13:00–15:00, Frederiksborg Slot, Hillerød.

Cathrine Raben Davidsen shares her own account of the process behind the Royal Portrait, which she has created for Frederiksborg Castle.

About the venue: Frederiksborg Slot

Frederiksborg Slot in Hillerød is one of the largest Renaissance castles in northern Europe, built in the early 17th century under Christian IV. It now houses the Museum of National History, with portraits, furniture and art spanning five centuries. The castle lake and baroque gardens serve as the setting for concerts and cultural events throughout the year.

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About: Cathrine Raben Davidsen

Danish painter and draughtswoman Cathrine Raben Davidsen builds her imagery around mythology, literature and dreams; in 2026 she completed the new official portrait of King Frederik X for Frederiksborg Castle, the first royal portrait for the Hall of the Knights painted by a woman.

years spent painting the royal portrait

25+

years of artistic career

400+

graphic works in her production

woman to paint a royal portrait for the Hall of Knights

What's new

2026-09-25
The new official portrait of King Frederik X, painted by Cathrine Raben Davidsen, was unveiled in the Hall of Knights at Frederiksborg Castle.
2026-09
The portrait triggered mixed reactions in the public and on social media, with descriptions ranging from 'ugly' to 'striking'.
2026-09
The artist herself has rejected the criticism and points out that art should not please everyone.

Tour

HillerødEsbjergKøbenhavnHorsensMilano

Tracks

Portræt af Kong Frederik Xofficial royal portrait unveiled in Riddersalen, Frederiksborg Castle, 2026

Let Everything Happen to Youmajor retrospective solo exhibition, Copenhagen Contemporary and Horsens Kunstmuseum, 2024

Eksistenssolo exhibition, Esbjerg Kunstmuseum, 2025-2026

Totemexhibition in collaboration with Royal Copenhagen, CLAY Keramikmuseum, 2020

Artist Talk: Cathrine Raben Davidsen - The Artist Behind the Royal Portrait

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