Artwork

Kuningas Kaarle XII

Kuningas Kaarle XII, by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, unspecified
Kuningas Kaarle XII, by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, unspecified

Kuningas Kaarle XII is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Kuningas Kaarle XII' is a representational work depicting a man on horseback.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, dressed in a black hat, vest, and yellow skirt, sits atop a dark brown horse with a flowing mane and tail, conveying an air of grandeur and majesty.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by detailed and realistic depictions, echoing the style of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, known for his precise renderings of people and animals.

Context

The background features rolling hills, a body of water, and a cloudy sky, providing a naturalistic setting for the central equestrian figure.

Artist & collection