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Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken and Hedvig Sofia... 1687. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
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Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken and Hedvig Sofia... 1687. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken and Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1687
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This stunning full-length portrait, painted by the renowned German artist David Klocker Ehrenstrahl in 1687, captures the young and dynamic Charles XII of Sweden, then aged just 5 years old, and his older sister Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden and Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, aged 6. The siblings, both members of the House of Wittelsbach through their mother Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, and of the House of Oldenburg through their father, the Palatine Count Philip William of Neuburg, are depicted in elegant attire, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of the Swedish royal court. Charles XII is shown wearing a blue coat and boots, while Hedvig Sofia wears a flowing white dress with a blue sash, both in keeping with the fashion of the time. The siblings' direct gaze and the gentle touch of their hands convey a sense of closeness and familial bond. The background, featuring a carriage and a horse, adds to the sense of movement and energy. The painting is a testament to the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the 17th century, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the young royals during a time of significant change in European history. The siblings' Lutheran faith, as well as their positions within the complex web of European dynasties, further add to the historical and conceptual depth of the image.
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