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| Paper: |
Celestial Phenomena and Royal Glory: The Painted
Ceiling in Ehrenstrahlsalongen by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl at
Drottningholm Palace in Sweden |
| Volume: |
441, The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena VI |
| Page: |
197 |
| Authors: |
Söderlund, I. E. |
| Abstract: |
This paper explores the relationship of astronomical phenomena and the
painted ceiling The Glorious Deeds of Swedish Kings executed
around 1694-1696 by the Swedish court painter David Klöcker
Ehrenstrahl in the Royal manor Drottningholm, outside Stockholm. The
central theme of the painting is how “Reputation” brings the renown
of the valour of the Swedish kings to the stars. When Galileo
dedicated the moons of Jupiter to the Medici's he used an already
established tradition of likening prominent people to celestial
phenomena. This paper explores why motifs related to the stars and
heavens was considered to be so suitable in the court context in early
modern Europe. |
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