14 Christ Carrying the Cross

Fig. 1. Terracotta sculpture by Jacques François Joseph Saly, Kastrup(?), 1754, height 101 cm, The David Collection, Copenhagen, inv. no. B 416 This bust of Frederick V of Denmark shows physiognomic similarities to the figure in our ivory group. Here you can also see the correctly depicted Order of the Dannebrog on the cloak.

Frederik V 1746–1766, courant-ducat, 1760, Copenhagen

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Lücke continued to work in ivory at the same time, as evidenced by the small ivory sculpture ‘Der Erbprinz als Wickelkind’ (The hereditary prince as a babe-in-arms) that is now to be found in the collection in Rosenborg Castle.5 He created a relief portrait of Frederik V in clay during this period that was probably produced in series and of which three copies are known today.6

It is very likely that Lücke wanted to recommend himself as an ivory carver at the court in Copenhagen with this allegory of the Danish king as a ruler. After his works in porcelain had met with so little approval he then demonstrated his far greater talent as an ivory carver with this figure. Its artful execution, its delicately reproduced detailing and its exceptional iconography are distinguishing features of this incomparable masterpiece. The ruler, who was above envy and malice, was charitable towards the artist Lücke as well and later granted him an annual pension of 400 thalers.

5 The heir presumptive Frederik (1753–1805) as a babe-in-arms, ivory, 17.8 x 5.9 x 4.3, 1754?, signed L. von Lückefecit, Rosenborg Castle, inv. no. 13–136, cf. Hein, op. cit., no 245, p. 371f, with ill. 6 Theuerkauff, op. cit., p. 28, with ill.; one terracotta relief is in the

Museum Schloss Gottorf, inv. no. 1971/165

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