The Family of Christian IX of Denmark

The Family of Christian IX of Denmark is a monumental oil on canvas group portrait painting by Laurits Tuxen of Christian IX of Denmark and his family of European royalty, gathered in the Garden Hall at Fredensborg Palace.

Christian IX's six children with Queen Louise married into other European royal families, earning him the sobriquet "the father-in-law of Europe".

It was for a while a tradition for them to gather at Fredensborg Palace some time during the summer, bringing their spouses and numerous offspring.

[2] Christian IX and Queen Louise are seen seated on a sofa in the centre of the picture.

A portrait study of Crown Princess Louise is on display in Sønderborg Castle.