Hedvig Collection

Allegory of Queen Hedvig Eleonora as Minerva, 1654 (oil on canvas)
3930866 Allegory of Queen Hedvig Eleonora as Minerva, 1654 (oil on canvas) by Ovens, Jurgen (1623-78); 105x78 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Miss Winifred Fraser, as Hedvig, in "The Wild Duck"(b / w photo)
726373 Miss Winifred Fraser, as Hedvig, in " The Wild Duck" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Winifred Fraser, as Hedvig)

Winifred Fraser as Hedvig in The Wild Duck by Ibsen Date: 1890s

Hedvig Eleonora, Queen Dowager of Sweden, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
3086947 Hedvig Eleonora, Queen Dowager of Sweden, c.1661 (oil on canvas) by Ehrenstrahl, David Klocker (1629-98); 86x70 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm

Queen Jadwiga of Poland, ca 1676. Artist: Trycjusz (Tricius or Tretko), Jan (ca 1620-1692)
Queen Jadwiga of Poland, ca 1676. Found in the collection of Jagiellonian University Museum, Krakow

Ivory diptych with scenes from Life of Christ (Property of Queen Jadwiga of Poland), 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Ivory diptych with scenes from Life of Christ (Property of Queen Jadwiga of Poland), 14th century. Found in the collection of the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

Queen Jadwiga of Poland. Artist: Anonymous
Queen Jadwiga of Poland. Found in the collection of the National Museum Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania

Jogaila and Jadwiga of Poland. Artist: Anonymous
Jogaila and Jadwiga of Poland. Found in the collection of the Jagiellonian University Museum, Krakow

Queen Jadwiga of Poland (5 Zlotych Revers), 1933. Artist: Numismatic, West European Coins
Queen Jadwiga of Poland (5 Zlotych Revers), 1933. From a private collection

Princess Hedvig Hedvig 1603-1657 Princess Holstein-Gottorp
Princess Hedvig, Hedvig, 1603-1657, Princess of Holstein-Gottorp, pfalzgrevinna of Sulzbach, painting, Hedwig von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf, Oil on canvas, Height, 111 cm (43.7 inches), Width

Attributed David von Krafft Princess Hedvig Hedvig
Attributed to David von Krafft, Princess Hedvig, Hedvig, 1666-1755, Princess of Mecklenburg-Gustow duchess of Saxony-Merseburg, painting, Oil on canvas, Height, 82 cm (32.2 inches), Width

Portrait of St. Jadwiga (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF274999 Portrait of St.Jadwiga (engraving) (b/w photo) by Polish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St.Jadwiga (1374-99)

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"Hedvig: A Tale of Royalty and Resilience" In the enchanting world of art, Hedvig emerges as a symbol of strength and grace. From the allegorical portrayal of Queen Hedvig Eleonora as Minerva in 1654 to Miss Winifred Fraser's captivating performance as Hedvig in "The Wild Duck, " her presence is undeniable. As we delve into history, we encounter the regal figure Eleonora, Queen Dowager of Sweden, captured beautifully on canvas around 1661. Her dignified aura resonates through time, leaving us in awe of her royal lineage. But it is not only queens who bear this illustrious name; Princess Hedvig Sofia also graces our imagination with a delicate portrait painted circa 1700. The vibrant gouache colors bring forth her youthful spirit and remind us that even princesses possess their own unique stories. Traveling further eastward, we stumble upon another queen named Jadwiga of Poland. Through Trycjusz's skilled brushstrokes in ca 1676 or an anonymous artist's depiction on an ivory diptych from the 14th century, she becomes a symbol of religious devotion and power. Jogaila and Jadwiga stand side by side in yet another anonymous artwork—a testament to their shared reign over Poland. Their union represents unity amidst political turmoil and serves as a reminder that love can conquer all obstacles. Even numismatics pays homage to these remarkable women; a coin minted in 1933 immortalizes Queen Jadwiga's legacy for generations to come. This small piece holds great significance—honoring her contributions to Polish history while capturing her timeless beauty. Lastly, let us not forget Princess Hedvig Holstein-Gottorp (1603-1657), whose existence has been attributed to both David von Krafft and other talented artists throughout history.