Who painted Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning?

Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning was painted by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl in 1668.

Where can I see Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning?

Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning?

Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl , 1668

Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl. It dates from 1668 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Allegori över Konung Karl X Gustafs förmälning is a 1668 oil painting by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, housed at the Nationalmuseum. The work is an allegory commemorating the marriage of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene female figure clad in a blue robe over a white dress, floating amidst clouds. Her eyes closed and face uplifted, she holds a staff topped with a shining star, symbolizing divine approval or celestial blessing, likely alluding to the royal union's divine sanction.

Technique & Style

Ehrenstrahl employed oil paint to achieve a dreamy, ethereal effect. The use of chiaroscuro (strong contrasts between light and dark) emphasizes the figure and the star, drawing the viewer's eye upwards. Soft, white clouds and the gentle folds of the blue robe add to the serene, baroque-inspired composition.

History & Provenance

Created in 1668 to mark King Charles X Gustav's marriage, the painting has been part of the Nationalmuseum's collection, ensuring its preservation and public display.