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Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
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Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1684
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This stunning full-length portrait captures Hedvig Sofia, Princess of Sweden and Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, in a moment of quiet reflection. Painted by the renowned artist David Klocker Ehrenstrahl in the late 17th century, the oil on canvas work showcases the princess in a blue dress and shawl, with a direct gaze that seems to pierce through the canvas. The princess, who was born in 1681 as Sophia of Brandenburg, became a member of the Swedish royal family through her marriage to Frederick, Crown Prince of Sweden in 1698. The portrait displays the princess lying down, with a breeze gently blowing through her long, flowing hair. The use of color and light in the painting adds to the ethereal quality of the image, transporting us back to the 17th century and the opulence of the Swedish royal court. The princess's clothing, with its intricate patterns and rich fabrics, is a testament to the fashion of the time and the wealth and power of the House of Oldenburg. The portrait is now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, where it is a cherished piece of heritage art and a reminder of the rich history and royalty of the country. The direct gaze of the princess, as she looks out at the viewer, invites us to contemplate the complexities of her life and the role she played in Swedish history as a member of the Swedish and Holstein-Gottorp dynasties.
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