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2) The Religion of Odin represented hy nn offering to Hie Goil Thor. G) The progress of Christianity in the Catholic faitli. 4) The Rituals and ceremonies of the Reformed Re­ ligion. From the same artist arc four other paintings, they represent power, faith, love and hope. *• The second room for the gentlemen in waiting,is handsomely decorated, and over the stove is a Bass-Relief representing Thetis in.the workshop of Vulcan demanding the arms of Achilles. The Throne-room [is magnificently decorated. 'The Throne itself is of an antique form; the Canopy is sup­ ported hy two Caryatides of inarhlc beautifully sculptured ✓ # hy Thorwaldsen; the sides are formed hy two lions with wings, and the cushion at the hack of the throne is deco­ rated with the initials of the reigning family of Denmark, surrounded hy a garland of laurel. Over the Canopy arc gilt ornaments representing the crown, the sceptre, the globe; and the sword. . . , i V. The Wall on the right hand of the throne is. adorned with the arms of the Duke of Oldenburg, and on the left by the Royal anus of Denmark. Four beautiful paintings hy Professor Eckcrsbcrg add / * _A to the magnificence of this saloon..