Josefina (1807-1876), princess of Leuchtenberg, queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Oskar I of Sweden and Norway Allegory of the crown princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden
Artist/Maker
DatesSigned: Sign. 1823
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 112 x 130 cm h x w x d: Ram 140 x 152 x 11 cm
Inventory numberNMGrh 1545
AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Gripsholms castle
Other titlesTitle (sv): Josefina (1807-1876), prinsessa av Leuchtenberg, drottning av Sverige och Norge, gift med Oskar I av Sverige och Norge Allegori över kronprinsessan Josefinas ankomst till Sverige Title (en): Josefina (1807-1876), princess of Leuchtenberg, queen of Sweden and Norway, married to Oskar I of Sweden and Norway Allegory of the crown princess Josefina's arrival in Sweden Label (sv): Allegori över kronprinsessan Josefinas ankomst till Sverige, 1823 Label (en): Allegory of Crown Princess Josefina’s Arrival in Sweden, 1823
DescriptionDescription: Westin’s allegory is based on a poem by Esaias Tegnér. Both emphasise the Scandinavian in connection with the crown princess’s arrival, but with references to antiquity. Josefina brings light, like Aurora, goddess of the dawn. With spring, swans also come to Scandinavia, a symbol of marital fidelity and of Josefina’s father’s family, the Beauharnais. On the shore, a seated woman leans against a rune stone, holding a rune staff in her hand – ancient Scandinavia in the figure of the Saga/Mother Svea.
Depicted Person
Collection
TechniquePainting
Object category
External links