A Dead King

Carl Stefan Bennet 1844

Skokloster Castle
Skoklosters, Sweden

Painting of King Karl XIV Johan lying in state. The image depicts the King in his coffin, surrounded by escutcheons and candles, and the King’s favourite Count Magnus Brahe mourning by the corpse.

Details

Title: A Dead King
Creator: Carl Stefan Bennet
Date Created: 1844
Location Created: Stockholm, Sweden
Physical Dimensions: Height 315 mm, Width 490 mm
Subject Keywords: Lying in state
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Skokloster Castle
Medium: Oil on canvas

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