Christen Schiellerup Købke (1810-1848): A Master of Danish Romanticism Christen Schiellerup Købke stands as one of the most celebrated figures in Danish art during the Golden Age, a period characterized by an unparalleled flourishing of artistic creativity and national pride. Born on May 26th, 1810, in Copenhagen, Denmark—a city steeped in history and tradition—Købke’s life was tragically cut short at the age of 37 due to pneumonia, l…