Charles XII, King of Sweden by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl. An equestrian portrait of a young monarch in ornate 17th-century dress atop a rearing dark horse against a dramatic landscape and sky.

Charles XII, King of Sweden

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl

1698 · Medium Not Listed

A majestic 17th-century equestrian portrait capturing the regal poise and authority of Charles XII of Sweden.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1698 equestrian portrait by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl depicts a youthful Charles XII, King of Sweden. Seated upon a rearing dark charger, the monarch is shown in elaborate courtly attire, his gaze directed toward the viewer against a backdrop of a turbulent sky and distant landscape, embodying the Baroque ideal of royal authority and grace.

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