Charles Xi Collection

Karl XI, 1697, 1697. Creator: Elias Brenner
Karl XI, 1697, 1697

Charles XI (unfinished). Creator: Elias Brenner
Charles XI (unfinished)

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden. Creator: Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Unknown date

King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's upbringing. Allegory, 1668

King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles XI's guardian angel. Allegory, 1668

Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680

Charles XI's favourite horse Sultan, 1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Sultan, 1689

Charles XI's favourite horse Capricorn, 1673. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Capricorn, 1673

Karl XI's favourite horse In short, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI's favourite horse In short, 1684

Karl XI's favourite horse The Little Englishman, between c.1680 and c.1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI's favourite horse The Little Englishman, between c.1680 and c.1689

Charles XI's favourite horse Brilliant, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse, Brilliant, 1680

Charles XI on his deathbed, c1697. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI on his deathbed, c1697

Karl XI King of Sweden with family, 1697. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI King of Sweden with family, 1697

Karl XI King of Sweden with family, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI King of Sweden with family, c17th century

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden with family, between 1686 and 1687. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden with family, between 1686 and 1687

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1662. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1662

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, 1672. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, 1672

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, 1685. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, 1685

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, 1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, 1689

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, c17th century

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1676

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken. Creator: Abraham Wuchters
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, Unknown date

Charles XI, 1675. Creator: Arvid Karlsteen
Charles XI, 1675

Charles XI (1655-1697). Creator: Arvid Karlsteen
Charles XI (1655-1697)

Three Allegorical Figures Bearing the Portrait of Karl XI of Sweden, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Three Allegorical Figures Bearing the Portrait of Karl XI of Sweden, c17th century

Portrait of Charles XI, c1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Portrait of Charles XI, c1680

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, mid-late 18th century

Charles XI (1665-97), King of Sweden, 1676-1697. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI (1665-97), King of Sweden, 1676-1697

Allegory of the betrothal of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the betrothal of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692

Allegory of the union of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the union of King Karl XI and Queen Ulrika Eleonora, 1692

Allegory of the peaceful reigns of King Charles XI, 1693. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of the peaceful reigns of King Charles XI, 1693

Allegory of Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora's guardianship, 1692. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Allegory of Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora's guardianship, 1692

Favourite, one of King Karl XI's riding horses, 1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Favourite, one of King Karl XI's riding horses, 1689

Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI, 1655-1697, King of Sweden, 1676

The Fire at the Royal Palace, Stockholm, May 7th, 1697, 1862-66 (oil on canvas)
5037533 The Fire at the Royal Palace, Stockholm, May 7th, 1697, 1862-66 (oil on canvas) by Hockert, Johan Fredrik (1826-66); 214x284 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Coronation of Charles XI, Stockholm, December 20, 1672, 1672. Creator: Georg Christoph Eimmart
Coronation of Charles XI, Stockholm, December 20, 1672, 1672

Charles XI, King of Sweden (engraving)
6029665 Charles XI, King of Sweden (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles XI, King of Sweden (1655-1697).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

King Karl XI, 1676 (oil on canvas)
3930935 King Karl XI, 1676 (oil on canvas) by Ehrenstrahl, David Klocker (1629-98); 290x276 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Flintlock Pistol Made for Charles XI of Sweden (1655-1697), French, Paris, dated 1676

Puffendorf, (1632-1694), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Puffendorf, (1632-1694), 1830. Samuel von Pufendorf (1632-1694) German jurist, political philosopher, economist and historian, made baron by Charles XI of Sweden

Allegory of the regency of Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden (1656-1693), End of 17th cen. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Allegory of Charles XI of Sweden (1655-1697) and Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark (1656-1693), 1692. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Family of Charles XI of Sweden with relatives from the Duchy of Holstein-Gottorp, 1691. Found in the collection of the Livrustkammaren, Stockholm

Portrait of Charles XI of Sweden, 1696. Artist: Krafft, David, von (1655-1724)
Portrait of Charles XI of Sweden, 1696. From a private collection

Portrait of Charles XI of Sweden (1655-1697). Artist: Ehrenstrahl, David Klocker (1629-1698)
Portrait of Charles XI of Sweden (1655-1697). From a private collection

David Klocker Ehrenstrahl Rider portrait
David Klocker Ehrenstrahl, Rider portrait of Karl XI (?), Painting, portrait, Charles XI of Sweden, 1671, Oil on canvas, Height, 265 cm (104.3 inches), Width, 272 cm (107 inches)

King Karl XI Karl XI painting Charles XI Sweden
King Karl XI, Karl XI, painting, Charles XI of Sweden, Oil on canvas, Height, 90 cm (35.4 inches), Width, 71.5 cm (28.1 inches), Inscription patch, that, belong to the Ministry, see correspondence

David KlAocker Ehrenstrahl King Karl XII Princess Hedvig Sofia
David Klocker Ehrenstrahl, King Karl XII, Princess Hedvig Sofia and Queen Ulrika Eleonora dy, Three children of Charles XI of Sweden, Charles XII also Carl of Sweden, Karl XII (1682-1718)

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"Charles XI: A Reign Marked by Fire, Allegories, and Portraits" Step into the world of Charles XI, King of Sweden during the late 17th century. His rule was filled with significant events and artistic representations that captured his power and influence. One such event was the devastating Fire at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on May 7th, 1697. This tragic incident left its mark on history and is immortalized in an oil painting from 1862-66. The flames engulfing the palace serve as a reminder of the challenges faced during Charles XI's reign. Another pivotal moment was his Coronation on December 20, 1672. Georg Christoph Eimmart's artwork beautifully captures this grand occasion, showcasing Charles XI ascending to his throne amidst a sea of admirers. To further understand Charles XI's persona, we turn to portraits that depict him with great detail. David Klocker Ehrenstrahl's paintings present us with two different perspectives - one from 1696 where he exudes confidence and authority, while another from an earlier period showcases a younger king full of promise. In addition to these visual representations, we delve into objects associated with Charles XI. A Flintlock Pistol made specifically for him in Paris dates back to 1676; it symbolizes both his status as a monarch and his taste for fine craftsmanship. The allegorical artworks also shed light on important figures during Charles XI's reign. Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden played a vital role as regent after her husband's death until their son came of age; an allegory depicts her significance during this time. Lastly, let us not forget about family ties - "The Family of Charles XI" painting portrays relatives from the Duchy of Holstein-Gottorp gathered together in unity under his leadership. Charles XI left behind a legacy marked by fire but also resilience.