Queen Kristina of Sweden
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DatesSigned: 1650
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 110 x 92 cm h x w x d: Ram 129 x 111 x 10 cm
Inventory numberNM 308
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Kongl. Museum
Other titlesTitle (sv): Drottning Kristina (1626–1689) Title (en): Queen Kristina of Sweden Label (sv): Drottning Kristina
DescriptionDescription: The year Christina was crowned, David Beck painted this portrait of her in a silk gown. It contains several symbols which praise the queen. Christina’s life-giving spirit pervades the elements – earth (the globe), air (the wind in her veil) and water (the fountain to the left) – and unites her kingdom. Around 1650, monarchy was under threat in several countries, and this portrait can be seen as a philosophical defence of royal power.
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Motif categoryPortrait
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