Jakob Faurvig Thorvaldsens Museum Christen Christensen Medal obverse: King Christian VIII of Denmark. Medal reverse: The Genius of Light Recto titleKing Christian VIII of Denmark Verso titleThe Genius of Light Datering1841 Type of Work / ObjectSculpture > Relief > Medal Location Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Upper Floor > Room 38 Inventory NumberF24 Catalogue NumberF24 Catalogue Level / CollectionThorvaldsen's Collections > Collection of Medals (F) Additional Catalogue Information MaterialMetal > Silver TechniqueImprinted Dimension Diameter 37 mm Inscription / Certification / LabelCHRISTIANUS REX DANIÆ / CHRISTENSEN F. // INGENIO ET ARTI TypeInscription Art Form / CraftSculpture Culture / Period European > Modernity (1800 - 1914) After Bertel Thorvaldsen Owner Thorvaldsens Museum Acquisition ModeBequest from Bertel Thorvaldsen Acquisition Date24.3.1844 Permalinkhttps://kataloget.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk/en/F24
