Equestrian & Animals
Karl XI's Horse Sultan
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
A powerful and elegant 17th-century equestrian portrait of King Karl XI's horse, Sultan, rendered with dramatic motion.
Favourite, King Karl XI's Riding Horse
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
1689 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Baroque equestrian portrait of a royal riding horse set against monumental ruins.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm wood and umber notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1689 by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, this striking oil study captures 'Favourite,' one of the prized riding horses of King Karl XI of Sweden. The work showcases the Baroque fascination with animal anatomy and noble poise, placing the spirited black steed within a dramatic landscape of ancient architectural fragments and a soft, atmospheric sky.
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