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Myten

At the harbour in Sønderborg you'll find this artwork based on the myth of King Christian II's imprisonment at Sønderborg Castle.

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Myten
Sønderborg, South Jutland
Street Art and Sculptures
Foto: Conni Ernst© Myten by Eiler Madsen
Myten
Foto: Conni Ernst© Myten by Eiler Madsen

“Myten” (the Myth) is a bronze sculpture. Artist: Eiler Madsen.

The sculpture symbolizes the myth of King Christian the 2nd, who was held prisoner at Sønderborg Castle in 12 years during the 16th hundreds. The artist is imagining a table left by the king in a hurry.

The myth about the groove made by the kings thumb in the table top was inspired by a painting by Carl Bloch (can be seen at Frederiksborg Castle), on which the king is standing next to a round table – in reality the table never existed until the sculpture was made.

The sculpture “Myten” was a present from the foundation “SydbankFonden” in 2008 in relation to the 750 years city anniversary of Sønderborg. 

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