Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden

unknown c. 1630

The Royal Armoury, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden

The miniature portrait of Gustav Adolf (1594-1632) exhibits the Swedish king almost en face, in a yellow coat and lace collar. Badges such as this, of precious metal with a portrait, and often enamelled and adorned with pearls and expensive stones, were among the most desirable rewards that a regent could give away.

Details

Title: Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden
Creator: unknown
Creator Gender: None
Date Created: c. 1630
Provenance: Deposition from the Swedish Museum of National Antiquities in 1956.
Physical Dimensions: W 31 mm, H 35 mm
Painter: Unknown artist
Subject Keywords: Miniature, Portrait, Early baroque, Late renaissance
Type: Oil on brass
External Link: Livrustkamamren

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