Charles IX, King of Sweden

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century charles v

About this work

This painting shows Charles IX, King of Sweden. He's dressed in formal clothes, looking serious. The artist used a lot of details to make him look royal. The king's face is the main focus of the painting. The artist spent time making his expression look thoughtful. This suggests the king was a complex person. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: engraving.