Symposium: Melchior Lorck

Name: Symposium: Melchior Lorck
Start: 2025-10-01T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-01T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Copenhagen, Denmark

Schedule

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Sølvgade 48-50, 1307 Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen , SK

For english see below.

I forbindelse med en international workshop, der afholdes i Kobberstiksamlingens studiesal på SMK, arrangerer vi to offentlige forelæsninger med fokus på den dansk-tyske kunstner Melchior Lorck (1526/27-1583). Forelæsningerne vil give en generel introduktion til både hans værker såvel som den tid de var skabt i og til.

Melchior Lorck er en af renæssancens mest interessante kunstnere, som dog stadig er en noget tåget og gådefuld skikkelse. Mange spørgsmål kan rejses både til hans liv og virke. Forskningen i hans værker har ikke været overvældende, hans internationale status taget i betragtning. Han har ikke desto mindre haft en enestående betydning, især i dansk kunsthistorie, da han traditionelt er blevet betragtet som dansk – som den første danske, internationalt betydningsfulde kunstner. De senere år her imidlertid set en ny interesse vokse frem hjulpet på vej af den omfattende monografiske udstilling på SMK i vinteren 2023/2024 samt fuldendelsen af katalogiseringen af hans livsværk. Arrangementet er en del af denne nye opmærksomhed.

Bemærk: Af hensyn til vore internationale deltagere vil forelæsninger, mm, foregå på engelsk.

Program:
16.00-19.00
Welcome
Hanne Kolind Poulsen, Seniorforsker, museumsinspektør, Den Kg. Kobberstiksamling, SMK

Europe’s North Looks East
Larry Silver, James & Nan Wagner Farquhar Professor Emeritus of History of Art, University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia PN, USA

Introduction to Melchior Lorck – his Life and Work and open Questions
Mikael Bøgh Rasmussen, Hans Majestæt Kongens Håndbibliotekar, museumsinspektør, Den Kongelige Samling

The last Lorck volume (can be purchased at reduced price afterwards)
Ernst Jonas Bencard, Independent Art Historian

19.00 – 20.00
Reception for alle

Praktisk information:
Dato og tidspunkt
Onsdag 1. oktober kl. 16.00-19.00

Sted
I Auditoriet på SMK i København.

Pris
Gratis, ingen tilmelding nødvendig.
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In connection with an international workshop held in the Study Room of the Royal Collection of Prints and Drawings at SMK, we are hosting two public lectures focusing on the Danish-German artist Melchior Lorck (1526/27–1583). The lectures will provide a general introduction both to his works and to the historical context in which they were created.

Melchior Lorck is one of the most fascinating artists of the Renaissance, though he still remains a somewhat elusive and enigmatic figure. Many questions can be raised about both his life and his artistic practice. Research into his works has not been overwhelming, considering his international stature. Nevertheless, he has played a unique role, particularly in Danish art history, where he has traditionally been regarded as Danish – as the first internationally significant artist from Denmark. In recent years, however, new interest has emerged, supported by the major monographic exhibition at SMK in the winter of 2023/2024 and the completion of the catalogue raisonné of his life’s work. The event is part of this renewed attention.

Please note: For the benefit of our international participants, the lectures and related events will be conducted in English.

Program:
16.00–19.00
Welcome
Hanne Kolind Poulsen, Senior Researcher, Curator, Royal Collection of Prints and Drawings, SMK

Europe’s North Looks East
Larry Silver, James & Nan Wagner Farquhar Professor Emeritus of History of Art, University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Introduction to Melchior Lorck – His Life, Work, and Open Questions
Mikael Bøgh Rasmussen, His Majesty the King’s Librarian, Curator, The Royal Collection

The Last Lorck Volume (available for purchase afterwards at a reduced price)
Ernst Jonas Bencard, Independent Art Historian

19.00–20.00
Reception for all participants

Practical information:
Date and Time
Wednesday 1 October, 16.00–19.00

Venue
The Auditorium at SMK, Copenhagen

Admission
Free, no registration required