Who painted Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse?

Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse was painted by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl in 1668.

Where can I see Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse?

Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse?

Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl , 1668

Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl. It dates from 1668 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Allegori över Konung Karl XI:s födelse is a 1668 oil painting by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, housed at the Nationalmuseum. The work is an allegory commemorating the birth of King Charles XI of Sweden.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two women, one cradling an infant (symbolizing the newborn King Charles XI), and a cherub above, holding a circular object. The scene conveys a celebratory and protective atmosphere surrounding the royal birth.

Technique & Style

Ehrenstrahl employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, focusing attention on the central figures. The palette is predominantly muted, with earth tones and whites, set against a nuanced, cloudy sky.

History & Provenance

Created in 1668, the painting is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection, highlighting its significance in Swedish royal and artistic heritage.

Context

Commissioned during the Swedish Empire's zenith, the work reflects the era's artistic and political climate, blending religious (cherub) and royal (allegory) themes.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts on art movements are not widely documented, the painting remains a notable example of 17th-century Swedish courtly art and Ehrenstrahl's skill in allegorical composition.