This painting by Carl Wahlbom (together with the painting next to it – Gustavus Adolphus is found dead after the Battle of Lützen) was commissioned by Josefina, queen of Sweden and Norway. The scene is taken from a battle at Sztum (Trzciana in present-day Poland) during the second Polish war of 1829. The Swedish troops were defeated and the painting is an example of how 19th century artists often chose a heroic but tragic perspective in portraying historical characters.