Frederik 6. commissions Alexander the Great’s Entry into Babylon, cf. A503, in marble for Christiansborg Palace.

Primary sources

• Frederik 6.s commission dated 15.6.1818 to Slotsbygningskommissionen.

• Letter dated 20.6.1818 from Slotsbygningskommissionen to Thorvaldsen.

• Letter dated 20.6.1818 from C.F. Hansen to Thorvaldsen.

Other references

• Documents concerning the topic Alexander Frieze, Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen.

• Thiele II, p. 373-379.

• Related Article: The Alexander Frieze
• Related Article: Commission for Christiansborg

Last updated 13.10.2016