Portret van koning Gustav Adolf II van Zweden c. 1632 - 1674

"Portret van koning Gustav Adolf II van Zweden" is a bronze relief by Maarten van den Heuvel dating from 1632 to 1674. The artwork depicts the Swedish king Gustav Adolf II, a prominent figure in the Thirty Years' War, within an elaborate frame of foliage and allegorical figures, highlighting his political and military prowess. The relief is a testament to the detailed craftsmanship and artistic finesse of the Baroque period. This 38 cm x 31 cm piece, while small in size, captures the essence of a powerful monarch and offers insight into artistic depictions of historical figures in the 17th century.