Editing Kronborg (section)

===Fire of 1629===
[[File:VROOM Hendrick Cornelisz Arrival of a Dutch Three master at Schloss Kronberg.jpg|thumb|right|Arrival of a [[Dutch Republic|Dutch]] three-master at Kronborg Castle, by [[Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom]].]]

In 1629, a moment's carelessness by two workmen caused much of the castle to go up in flames in the night between the 24 and 25 September. Only the chapel was spared by the strength of its arches. [[Christian IV of Denmark|King Christian IV]] put great efforts into restoring the castle. Already in 1631, the work was underway, led by the [[architect]] [[Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger]]. By 1639, the exterior&nbsp;— which in keeping with the king's wish was reconstructed without major changes&nbsp;— was once again magnificent, but the interior never fully regained its former glory. Furthermore, certain modernizations were made, and portals, chimneypieces, ceiling paintings and other decorations were renewed in [[Baroque]] style.