Queen Christina Of Sweden Collection

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher. His coat-of-arms (upper right) mark his self-styled title of Lord of Perron

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

Queen Christina, c1640. Creator: Sébastien Bourdon
Queen Christina, c1640

Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s. Creator: School of Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Queen Kristina as a Child, 1630s

Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794

Kristina as Minerva. Creator: Justus van Egmont
Kristina as Minerva

Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden. Creator: Jacob Heinrich Elbfas
Christina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Queen Christina as Minerva, 1654. Creator: Justus van Egmont
Queen Christina as Minerva, 1654

Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden. Creator: Unknown
Kristina (1626-1689), Queen of Sweden, Unknown date

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650. Creator: Anon
Christina, 1626-89, Queen of Sweden, 1650

Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler-Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Johan Adler Salvius, 1590-1652, c17th century

The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
The Arts Round the Bust of Queen Kristina of Sweden, Unknown date

Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 - 1689), 1650. Creator: David Beck
Queen Christina of Sweden (1626 - 1689), 1650

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century. Creator: Pierre Signac
Christina, Queen of Sweden, 17th century

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

Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church... early 18th century. Creator: Angelo Trevisani
Allegory of Queen Christina's submission to the Catholic Church and Pope Alexander VII, early 18th century

Nicolaas Heinsius I, Poet and Professor at Leiden, Envoy of Queen Christina of Sweden, 1723-1771

Queen Christina, c17th century. Creator: Wolfgang Heimbach
Queen Christina, c17th century

Queen Christina of Sweden and Monaldeschi, 1853. Creator: Höckert, Johan Fredrik (1826-1866)
Queen Christina of Sweden and Monaldeschi, 1853. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Queen Christine of Sweden, n.d. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
Queen Christine of Sweden, n.d

Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) with scepter. Creator: Bourdon, Sébastien (1616-1671)
Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) with scepter. Private Collection

Queen Christina in Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Queen Christina in Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Christina, Queen of Sweden abdicated and moved to Rome. Here she is smoking a pipe and lifting up her dress to warm her behind by the fire

Diner offert a la reine Christine de Suede par le pape Clement IX (engraving)
3646053 Diner offert a la reine Christine de Suede par le pape Clement IX (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Descartes discussing philosophy with Queen Christina of Sweden
LLM459562 Descartes discussing philosophy with Queen Christina of Sweden by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Christina of Sweden in the Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Creator: Zahrtmann, Kristian (1843-1917)
Queen Christina of Sweden in the Palazzo Corsini, 1908. Found in the Collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Nantueil, (c1623-1678), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Nantueil, (c1623-1678), 1830. Robert Nanteuil (c1623-1678) French portrait artist, engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV

Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Freinshemius, (1608-1660), 1830. Johann Freinsheim (1608-1660) German classical scholar and critic, who investigated Roman historians

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

Christine, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Christine, (1933). Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689) who abdicated in 1654. She is noted for her unconventional lifestyle (she never married), and masculine dressing

Joust of Carousels. The Festivities in Honor of Queen Christina of Sweden in the Courtyard of Palazzo Barberini, 28 February 165, 1656. Found in the Collection of Museo di Roma

Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), c. 1650. Artist: Beck, David (1621-1656)
Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), c. 1650. Found in the collection of the Livrustkammaren, Stockholm

Portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), 1650. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Rene Descartes and Queen Christina
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, teaching astronomy to Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689). Descartes accepted a post at Christinas court in Stockholm in September 1649

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"Queen Christina of Sweden: A Renaissance Queen Embracing Knowledge and Power" In the 17th century, amidst a world dominated by men, Queen Christina of Sweden stood as a remarkable figure who defied societal norms and left an indelible mark on history. Known for her intellectual pursuits and progressive ideas, she was not only a monarch but also a patron of arts and sciences. One notable encounter in her life was with Rene Descartes, the renowned French mathematician. Their meeting sparked discussions that would shape philosophical thought for generations to come. As depicted in the engraving "Diner offert à la reine Christine de Suede par le pape Clement IX, " their exchange symbolized the intersection between royalty and intellect. Captured beautifully in Kristian Zahrtmann's painting "Queen Christina of Sweden in the Palazzo Corsini, " we see her regal presence juxtaposed against her thirst for knowledge. The portrait showcases her deep contemplation, hinting at the profound impact she had on European culture during her reign. The enigmatic queen is further immortalized through various portraits from different eras. From Nantueil's captivating depiction to Freinshemius' intriguing portrayal, each artist captures different facets of Queen Christina's personality - strength, curiosity, and determination. Her influence extended beyond art; even grand celebrations were held in honor of this extraordinary queen. The Jousts of Carousels commemorated her reign with pomp and splendor fit for royalty. David Beck's portrait from around 1650 portrays Queen Christina as both majestic and approachable - a ruler who connected with people while maintaining an air of authority. Sebastien Bourdon takes it one step further by depicting her on horseback in his masterpiece "Portrait of Queen Christina on Horseback. " This artwork encapsulates not just power but also freedom - qualities that defined this trailblazing monarch. Queen Christina remains an enigma centuries later, her legacy continuing to fascinate and inspire.