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Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
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Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise, 1794
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1790s Bed Chamber Bedchamber Bedroom Bedside Christina Alexandra Christina I Of Sweden Christina Of Sweden Christina Queen Of Sweden Christine Of Sweden Elderly Man Four Poster Bed Fourposter Bed Historic Figure Historical Person House Of Vasa Kristina Augusta Wasa Kristina Of Sweden Lafrensen Niclas Lavreince Niclas Lavreince Nicolas Niclas Lafrensen The Younger Niclas Lavreince Nicolas Lavreince Niklas Lafrensen Old Man Old Men Professor Queen Christina Queen Christina Of Sweden Queen Christine Of Sweden Queen Kristina Of Sweden Queen Of Sweden Royal Visit Scholar Sickbed Visiting Visitor
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This 18th-century gouache on paper glazed painting by Nicolas Lavreince depicts an intriguing encounter between Queen Kristina Augusta Wasa of Sweden and Professor Saumaise in his French bedchamber. Dressed in a vibrant, elegant gown, the regal monarch, who ruled from 1654 to 1660, approaches the elderly scholar with a curious expression. Saumaise, clad in a simple robe, sits at the edge of his four-poster bed, holding a book and offering a warm bedside manner. Born in 1626, Kristina was the last monarch from the House of Vasa in Sweden. Renowned for her intellectual pursuits and progressive ideas, she sought out the finest educators in Europe to expand her knowledge. In this painting, we witness the queen's dedication to learning, as she engages in a scholarly discourse with the renowned French professor Claudius Salmasius. The painting, titled "Queen Kristina of Sweden Visiting Professor Saumaise," is a testament to the rich cultural exchange between Sweden and France during the eighteenth century. The warm colors and intricate details of the artwork evoke a sense of intimacy and intellectual curiosity, making it an essential piece of heritage art that continues to captivate audiences today. This painting, which is part of the Nationalmuseum Sweden's extensive collection, provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the lives of two historic figures and the world they inhabited. The image invites us to reflect on the importance of education, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the enduring allure of the past.
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