Artwork
Königin Christina von Schweden (Kopie nach)
Königin Christina von Schweden (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Sébastien Bourdon. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work is a portrait depicting Christina of Sweden, the monarch who ruled the Swedish Empire during the mid-seventeenth century.
The work is a portrait depicting Christina of Sweden, the monarch who ruled the Swedish Empire during the mid-seventeenth century. Created in 1643 by Sébastien Bourdon, the painting functions as a representation of royal authority and individual identity within the European courtly tradition. As a portrait genre piece, its primary iconographic purpose is to record the likeness and status of the sitter rather than to convey complex allegorical narratives or religious symbolism.
The image serves as a historical document of the queen's appearance during her reign, preserving her visual legacy within the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on canvas, executed in the mid-17th century in the Baroque portrait style characteristic of French classicism. The canvas measures 125.3 centimeters in height by 106.3 centimeters in width, reflecting the dimensions recorded for the original composition. The handling of light and drapery, as well as the restrained modeling of the figure, align with Bourdon's established approach to formal balance and psychological presence in his portraiture.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1643 by Sébastien Bourdon as a portrait of Christina of Sweden. It is recorded as part of the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is currently housed in the Alte Pinakothek, Munich. The work is identified in the collection’s holdings as a copy after an original prototype, indicating it was produced as a replica rather than as a unique original commission.
The painting is held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Its inventory number is 2129. The work was exhibited in the 1952 exhibition "Masterpieces of the Alte Pinakothek," as documented by the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
The painting was created in 1643 by Sébastien Bourdon, depicting Christina of Sweden.
Overview
This portrait, titled Königin Christina von Schweden (Kopie nach), is a 17th-century painting held in the Alte Pinakothek's collection. It is attributed to Sébastien Bourdon, a French painter and engraver.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation:; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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