The Death of King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lützen by Carl Wahlbom. A chaotic and dramatic cavalry battle unfolds under a smoke-filled sky, centering on a fallen king being supported on his white charger.

The Death of King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lützen

Carl Wahlbom

1855 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 19th-century historical painting depicting the dramatic and tumultuous cavalry charge at the Battle of Lützen.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Office
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Olive green, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1855 by Carl Wahlbom, this grand historical work captures the intensity of the Thirty Years' War. The composition focuses on the pivotal moment King Gustav II Adolf is struck during the Battle of Lützen, set against a backdrop of roiling gunsmoke and the vigorous kinetic energy of a cavalry clash.

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