Regal Portraits of Royal Figures

Ornate portraits of royals and nobility, adorned in elaborate attire, showcasing their grandeur and status.

Portrait of King Charles Gustaaf van Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, 1654 - 1660 print Portrait of Karel Gustaaf, king of Sweden. At the top of the clouds Karel Gustaaf sat in a carriage with a scepter in his hand. The carriage is controlled by Minerva and pulled by two eagles. To the left of the Portrait King Gustaaf I of Sweden, who lifts a sky and holds a lance of freedom. To the right of the portrait, Gustaaf II Adolf, King of Sweden, is dressed as Hercules and with the globe on his shoulders, trampling snakes. On top of the frame is left faith. On the right is an allegorical figure with a caduceus and a rudder. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertí' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept). globe
Portrait of King Charles Gustaaf van Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, 1654 - 1660 print Portrait of Karel Gustaaf, king of Sweden. At the top of the clouds Karel Gustaaf sat in a carriage with a scepter in his hand. The carriage is controlled by Minerva and pulled by two eagles. To the left of the Portrait King Gustaaf I of Sweden, who lifts a sky and holds a lance of freedom. To the right of the portrait, Gustaaf II Adolf, King of Sweden, is dressed as Hercules and with the globe on his shoulders, trampling snakes. On top of the frame is left faith. On the right is an allegorical figure with a caduceus and a rudder. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena). Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertí' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept). globe