Old World Portraits
Karl XII and Hedvig Sofia
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
An elegant 17th-century double portrait of the Swedish prince and princess in classical attire.
Karl XII as a Child
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
1684 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming 17th-century Baroque portrait of the young Swedish King Karl XII in a playful yet regal setting.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1684 by the court artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, this oil portrait captures the future King Karl XII of Sweden as a young child. Resting on a plush ermine robe—a symbol of royalty—the toddler is shown with a drum and sticks, a common motif in royal portraiture of the era that hints at future military leadership while maintaining the innocence of childhood.
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