Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), king of Sweden, married to 1. Katarina of Saxony-Lauenburg, 2. Margareta Leijonhufvud, 3. Katarina Stenbock
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DatesMade: Made probably 1550s
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 110 x 41 cm
Inventory numberNMGrh 418
AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Gripsholms castle
Other titlesTitle (sv): Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), kung av Sverige, gift med 1. Katarina av Sachsen-Lauenburg, 2. Margareta Leijonhufvud, 3. Katarina Stenbock Title (en): Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), king of Sweden, married to 1. Katarina of Saxony-Lauenburg, 2. Margareta Leijonhufvud, 3. Katarina Stenbock Label (sv): Gustav I Label (en): Gustav I, King of Sweden
DescriptionDescription: Gustav Vasa is represented here as a prince by the grace of God, as the inscription suggests: “Saviour of the world, assist us”. The sword by the king’s side and the crown above his head are clear symbols of power. The costly, modern costume also communicates his position. In the mid 16th century there were no Swedish artists capable of producing a portrait of this quality. The sculptor was probably Willem Boy, who came to Sweden from Flanders in 1558.
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