Gustav Ii Adolf Collection

Death of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at the Battle of Lutzen on 6 November 1632, 1855. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of Ebba Brahe (1596-1674). Creator: Unknown artist
Portrait of Ebba Brahe (1596-1674). Found in the Collection of the Nationalmuseum Stockholm

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

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock, 1810. Creator: Emanuel Limnell
King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Wittstock, 1810

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Stuhm, 1854. Creator: Carl Wahlbom
King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at Stuhm, 1854

Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to... 1619. Creator: Unknown
Maria Eleonora, 1599-1655, Princess of Brandenburg, Queen of Sweden, married to King Gustav II Adolf, 1619

Death of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at the Battle of Lützen, 1855. Creator: Carl Wahlbom
Death of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at the Battle of Lutzen, 1855

Finding the Body of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden after the Battle of Lütze, 1855. Creator: Carl Wahlbom
Finding the Body of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden after the Battle of Lutze, 1855

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden. Creator: Queen Christina
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, unknown date

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, unknown date

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c19th century

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, c17th century

Genre scene called Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King and Ebba Brahe, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Genre scene called Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King and Ebba Brahe, 1596-1674, c17th century

Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632), king Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden... 1st half of 17th cent. Creator: Anon
Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632), king Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, married with Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg, first half of 17th century

Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Gustav II Adolf, 1594-1632, King of Sweden, mid-late 18th century

Gustav II Adolf of Sweden Bids Farewell to his Consort, Maria Eleonora i Erfurt.1838. Creator: Peter Lindhberg
Gustav II Adolf of Sweden Bids Farewell to his Consort, Maria Eleonora i Erfurt.1838

Portrait of Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632), King of Sweden, in or after c.1633. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632), King of Sweden, in or after c.1633. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at the Battle by Lützen November 16th, 1632, 1634. Creator: Jan Asselijin
King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden at the Battle by Lutzen November 16th, 1632, 1634

Portrait of Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632), King of Sweden, in or after c.1633. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632), King of Sweden, in or after c.1633. Copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden passing St Sebaldus Church as his army enters Nuremberg, Thirty Years War
7148095 King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden passing St Sebaldus Church as his army enters Nuremberg, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by Rieth

Gustavus Adolphuss prayer before the Battle of Lutzen, 1632. After the painting by Louis Braun. Gustavus Adolphus, 1594 - 1632, aka Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph. King of Sweden

Gustav II Adolfs equestrian statue in front of the Royal Swedish Opera House, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

The body of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden being carried to the ship to take him home from the port of Wolgast after
7148097 The body of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden being carried to the ship to take him home from the port of Wolgast after his death at the Battle of Lutzen, Thirty Years War

Gustavus Adolphus praying before the Battle of Lutzen (photogravure)
7169719 Gustavus Adolphus praying before the Battle of Lutzen (photogravure) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus praying before the Battle of Lutzen)

"Rise, rise, "said Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden;"It is your duty to fall on your knees to God
7161034 " Rise, rise, " said Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden; " It is your duty to fall on your knees to God

King Gustav Adolphus of Sweden praying before the Battle of Lutzen, Saxony, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving)
7148098 King Gustav Adolphus of Sweden praying before the Battle of Lutzen, Saxony, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by European School

Citizens of Augsburg paying homage to King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden outside the Fuggerhaus, Thirty Years War
7148094 Citizens of Augsburg paying homage to King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden outside the Fuggerhaus, Thirty Years War, 1632 (engraving) by German School

Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (engraving)
7185484 Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (1594-1632)

Gustavus Adolphus taking leave of the States, illustration from
621369 Gustavus Adolphus taking leave of the States, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The city of Augsburg pays homage to Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, 1632 (engraving)
3646928 The city of Augsburg pays homage to Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, 1632 (engraving) by Custodis, Jacob (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustavus Adolphus II, King of Sweden (litho)
3656147 Gustavus Adolphus II, King of Sweden (litho) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus II (1594-1632), King of Sweden

Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (chromolitho)
1093538 Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (1594-1632)

Gustav Adolphus of Sweden entering Munich, 1632 (engraving)
3647480 Gustav Adolphus of Sweden entering Munich, 1632 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav Adolphus of Sweden entering Munich, 1632)

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden lands in Germany to enter the Thirty Years War, 1630 (engraving)
3647475 Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden lands in Germany to enter the Thirty Years War, 1630 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

George William meeting Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho)
725446 George William meeting Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at Kopenick in 1631 (colour litho) by Rohling, Carl (1849-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Gustavus Adolphus, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub
621370 Death of Gustavus Adolphus, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

Meeting of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and John George I, Elector of Saxony at Duben, 1631 (engraving)
3647478 Meeting of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and John George I, Elector of Saxony at Duben, 1631 (engraving) by Camphausen

Portrait of the dead King Gustavus Adolpus of Sweden (engraving)
3646800 Portrait of the dead King Gustavus Adolpus of Sweden (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the dead King Gustavus Adolpus of Sweden)

Gustavus Adolphus II of Sweden (engraving)
816799 Gustavus Adolphus II of Sweden (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden)

Gustavus Adolphus Festival, Sweden, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

The Great European War Ballet, c. 1643. Creator: Anonymous
The " Great European War Ballet", c. 1643. Private Collection

Gustavus II, (1594-1632), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Gustavus II, (1594-1632), 1830. Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) also Gustav II Adolf or Adolph, King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632

William, Earl of Craven, (1791). Creator: Unknown
William, Earl of Craven, (1791). Portrait of English Royalist soldier William Craven (1606-1697), 1st Earl of Craven: Son of Sir William Craven, Lord Mayor of London

Christina, (1626-1689), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Christina, (1626-1689), 1830. Christina, Queen of Sweden (1626-1689) the only surviving legitimate child of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, had interest in religion, philosophy

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"Remembering Gustav II Adolf: A Courageous King and Military Strategist" In 1632, the world witnessed a tragic event as King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden met his untimely demise at the Battle of Lutzen. This brave leader, known for his military prowess and strategic genius, left an indelible mark on history. As depicted in engravings from that era, we see King Gustavus Adolphus passing St Sebaldus Church with his army entering Nuremberg during the Thirty Years War. The equestrian statue erected in front of the Royal Swedish Opera House in Stockholm stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. The engraving capturing the solemn moment when Gustavus Adolphus' body was carried to the ship at Wolgast after his death serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice made on behalf of Sweden. In another image, he is seen praying fervently before the Battle of Lutzen, seeking guidance from above. A quote attributed to him resonates deeply: "Rise, rise, " said Gustavus Adolphus; "It is your duty to fall on your knees to God and not to so frail and feeble a mortal as I am. " These words reflect both humility and strength that defined this remarkable ruler. Citizens paying homage outside Fuggerhaus in Augsburg further illustrate how revered he was by his people. His departure from power is captured in an illustration where he takes leave from the States during tumultuous times. Gustav II Adolf's reign marked a pivotal period for Sweden and Europe alike. His unwavering determination led him into battles but also brought prosperity through diplomacy. Even today, we remember this extraordinary king who shaped history with courage and conviction.