Hedvig Eleonora
1636-1715
Meet Queen Hedvig Eleonora, the ultimate 17th-century Swedish power player who basically built Drottningholm Palace from scratch! Painted by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, often called the father of Swedish painting, this Baroque masterpiece shows off her signature look: glowing pale skin, voluminous dark curls, and enough pearls to make a pirate jealous. The dramatic dark dress and shadowy background are classic Baroque moves, designed to make the royal subject pop and remind everyone exactly who was in charge.
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