Erik XIV, King of Sweden
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 41 x 32 cm h x w x d: Ram 53 x 38 x 4 cm
Inventory numberNM 910
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Gripsholm Castle
Other titlesTitle (sv): Erik XIV (1533-1577) Title (en): Erik XIV, King of Sweden Label (sv): Erik XIV
DescriptionDescription: In the portrait of Erik XIV, there are no royal attributes. He wears a black suit and headdress. During the 1500s, similar clothing was usually found in portraits of humanists and other educated people. Apart from the roles of the general and the man of power, the Renaissance prince was also expected to be an intellectual and interest in learning and the arts. For Gustav Vasa, Erik’s father, it was imperative that his sons received good education.
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Motif categoryPortrait
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TechniquePainting
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