Christina, Queen of Sweden
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christina, Queen of Sweden is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman with a calm face, dressed in fancy 17th-century clothes. Two cherubs hover above her, each holding a banner with words. The woman’s portrait sits inside a decorated frame with swirls and scrollwork, and there’s a Latin poem at the bottom. The Latin text praises her as a leader and symbol of hope, which fits the Romantic era’s focus on emotion and heroism. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, typical of engravings. Check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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