Elisabet Amalia (1621–1628), Countess Palatine of Zweibrücken, 1628

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DatesMade: Made 1628

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 112 x 78 cm ungefärligt mått h x w: Ram 129 x 96 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 4357

Other titlesTitle (sv): Elisabet Amalia (1621-1628), prinsessa av Pfalz-Zweibrücken, dotter till Johan Kasimir av Pfalz-Zweibrücken och Katarina av Sverige, syster till Karl X Gustav av Sverige och Pfalz-Zweibrücken Label (sv): Elisabet Amalia (1621–1628), pfalzgrevinna av Zweibrücken, 1628 Label (en): Elisabet Amalia (1621–1628), Countess Palatine of Zweibrücken, 1628

DescriptionDescription: This is the only known portrait of Countess Palatine Elisabet Amalia, the sister of Charles X Gustav. According to an inscription, she was 7 years and 5 months old when it was painted. The same year as the picture is dated, the young countess died. The portrait is attributed to Jacob Heinrich Elbfas. He came to Sweden in 1622 with Elisabet Amalia’s father, John Casimir. In his early years in Sweden, Elbfas did most of his work for this family.

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MaterialGold (Metal), Duk, Oil paint

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