Karl XII, King of Sweden
1715
unspecified
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1715
unspecified
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This portrait shows a man with dark, curly hair, wearing a blue military jacket with four large brown buttons down the front. The background is a muted gray color. The man's expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The painting is oval-shaped and has a thin, gold border around the edge. The style of the painting is reminiscent of other portraits from the same time period. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up sfumato.
