Posted on November 30, 2020The sarcophagus of Margrethe Ulfeldt (1641-1703), a noble Danish philanthropist. While she only lived six years as a widow, Ulfeldt dedicated her time, inheritance and lands towards creating an independent female monastery, which remains in operation today at Roskilde Convent. Copenhagen, Denmark. Source: i.redd.it
Posted on August 2, 2020The sarcophagus of Louise of Great Britain (1724-1751), the daughter of King George II, who became Queen of Denmark and Norway through a politically-arranged marriage. Louise was popular for learning Danish. She died after a miscarriage during her sixth pregnancy. Roskilde Cathedral, Denmark. learningmarriageSource: i.redd.it
Posted on July 15, 2020The sarcophagus of Queen Margaret I (1353-1412), who ruled all three kingdoms of Scandinavia in the early 15th century as the founding monarch of the Kalmar Union. The side-relief figures and lid-likeness were carved from alabaster. Roskilde Cathedral, Zealand, Denmark. LidreliefSource: i.redd.it
Posted on June 25, 2020Beautiful interior of the Grundtvig church in Denmark, Copenhagen. beautifulchurchSource: i.redd.it
