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Konung Karl XI:s skyddsängel. Allegori, by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, oil, 1668

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Overview

Konung Karl XI:s skyddsängel. Allegori is a 1668 oil by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
When & what style?
1668 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with a purple cape, standing next to a child. The woman has large wings and holds a wreath of leaves and flowers in her right hand. She wears a crown of leaves and flowers on her head. The child is dressed in white and gold, with a yellow cloth draped over their shoulder. The background features a landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The woman's blue dress and purple cape are prominent features of the painting. The child's white and gold clothing stands out against the more muted tones of the background. The painting is held at the Nationalmuseum.

About the artist

Portrait of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
Artist

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl (1628–1698) was an artist, born in Hamburg.

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