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Gustav Eriksson Collection

Gustav Eriksson, also known as Gustav Vasa, was a Swedish nobleman who led the successful rebellion against Danish rule in the early 16th century

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I of Sweden

Gustav I of Sweden
3586289 Gustav I of Sweden; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustav I of Sweden (1496-1560) King of Sweden. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560

Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560
3083168 Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Sweden. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: A scene in the life of Gustav I of Sweden, 16th century (engraving)

A scene in the life of Gustav I of Sweden, 16th century (engraving)
3521379 A scene in the life of Gustav I of Sweden, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene in the life of Gustav I of Sweden (1496-1560)

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family (engraving)

Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family (engraving)
1578160 Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family (1496-1560) King of Sweden

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787 Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787 Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Table of Monarchs from Gustav Vasa to Gustav III, c. 1787

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Being Introduced to King Hans, 1881. Creator: Johan Axel Gustav Acke

King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Being Introduced to King Hans, 1881. Creator: Johan Axel Gustav Acke
King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Being Introduced to King Hans, 1881

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav Vasa finds his wife Katarina Stenbock asleep and hears her say: 'I love King... 1868

Gustav Vasa finds his wife Katarina Stenbock asleep and hears her say: "I love King... 1868
Gustav Vasa finds his wife Katarina Stenbock asleep and hears her say: "I love King Gosta very much, but I will never forget Rosen", 1868

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), King of Sweden, married to 1. Katarina of Saxe-Lauenburg... 17th century

Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), King of Sweden, married to 1. Katarina of Saxe-Lauenburg... 17th century
Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), King of Sweden, married to 1. Katarina of Saxe-Lauenburg, 2. Margareta Leijonhufvud, 3. Katarina Stenbock, 17th century

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: The Entry of King Gustav Vasa of Sweden into Stockholm, 1523, 1908. Creator: Carl Larsson

The Entry of King Gustav Vasa of Sweden into Stockholm, 1523, 1908. Creator: Carl Larsson
The Entry of King Gustav Vasa of Sweden into Stockholm, 1523, 1908

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora, 1836. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg

King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora, 1836. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora, 1836. Additional Info: In Mora, Gustav Vasa urges the peasantry to rebel against the Danes

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), King of Sweden, c.1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger

Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), King of Sweden, c.1768. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Gustav Vasa (1496-1560), King of Sweden, c.1768

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666. Creator: David Frumerie

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666. Creator: David Frumerie
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, 1666

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558. Creator: Anon

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, between 1557 and 1558

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustaf Wasa in Sven Elfsson's home in Isala 1520, 1831. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg

Gustaf Wasa in Sven Elfsson's home in Isala 1520, 1831. Creator: Johan Gustaf Sandberg
Gustaf Wasa in Sven Elfsson's home in Isala 1520, 1831

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon

Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav I, 1496-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Johan Baptista van Uther

Gustav I, 1496-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Johan Baptista van Uther
Gustav I, 1496-1560, King of Sweden, c16th century

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora in 1520

King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora in 1520
5037528 King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora in 1520, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Sandberg, Johan Gustaf (1782-1854); 48.5x73.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Historical views of Sweden

Historical views of Sweden
6338035 Historical views of Sweden by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Sweden. Gustav Eriksson addressing the men of Dalarna 13)

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustav Vasa finds his consort Catherine Stenbock sleeping and hear her say King

Gustav Vasa finds his consort Catherine Stenbock sleeping and hear her say King
Gustav Vasa finds his consort Catherine Stenbock sleeping and hear her say " King Gosta I love...", 1868. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: Gustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Gustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gustavus I, (1496-1560), 1830. Gustav I or Gustav Vasa (1496-1560) King of Sweden from 1523 until his death in 1560. He worked to raise taxes and bring about a Reformation in Sweden

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: The Gustavian Family, c. 1785. Artist: Pasch, Ulrika Fredrika (1735-1796)

The Gustavian Family, c. 1785. Artist: Pasch, Ulrika Fredrika (1735-1796)
The Gustavian Family, c. 1785. From a private collection

Background imageGustav Eriksson Collection: King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora, 1836

King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Addressing Men from Dalarna in Mora, 1836. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm



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Gustav Eriksson, also known as Gustav Vasa, was a Swedish nobleman who led the successful rebellion against Danish rule in the early 16th century. His bravery and strategic leadership earned him the title of King of Sweden, marking the beginning of the Vasa dynasty. Despite facing numerous challenges and betrayals, Gustav never wavered in his determination to free his country from foreign domination. His legacy as a national hero and founding father of modern Sweden continues to inspire generations to come. Gustav Eriksson's courage and resilience serve as a reminder that one person can make a profound impact on history through their unwavering commitment to freedom and justice.