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Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Workshop of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
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Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-late 17th century. Creator: Workshop of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, mid-late 17th century
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This exquisite oil painting depicts Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden and Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, in the mid-late 17th century. The portrait, created in the workshop of renowned Swedish artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, showcases the princess in a striking hunting scene. Dressed in richly colored apparel, Hedvig Sofia is shown holding a hunting rifle and gazing intently at a game bird in the forest. The intricate details of her hunting dress, adorned with gold and silver threads, reflect the opulence and grandeur of the royal court. Hedvig Sofia, born in 1681, was a member of the House of Oldenburg, a powerful European dynasty. She was the daughter of Frederick IV of Denmark and Norway, and Sophia Hedwig of Brandenburg. In 1697, she married Charles XII of Sweden, becoming the Queen Consort of Sweden. Her marriage to the young and ambitious king marked the beginning of a tumultuous period in Swedish history. The painting captures the princess in a moment of quiet concentration, as she prepares to hunt in the forest. The use of naturalistic colors and the realistic depiction of the forest setting add to the authenticity of the scene. The inclusion of the hunting rifle and the game bird further emphasize Hedvig Sofia's role as a skilled and capable huntress. This portrait, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a testament to the artistic prowess of the Ehrenstrahl workshop and the fashion trends of the seventeenth century. The painting's intricate details and vivid colors continue to captivate viewers, offering a glimpse into the life of a powerful and influential princess of the time.
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