Bust, turned to the left, facing in front; his hands not seen. He wears a small wig and a dark-blue coat, with the star of the Order of the Black Eagle.
73 Charles XII. of Sweden (977). . . . . Magnus du Blaire?
Bust; wearing a blue coat and a black choker; grey hair, and a beardless face.
A small whole length, 49 in. by 39 in., of which this appears to be an enlarged copy of part, was in the Hamilton Palace collection, No. 1031, attributed to Magnus du Blaire, and inscribed: “In fatum Scandici Die XXX Nov. MDCCXVII.”
“David Krafft, a Swedish painter, born in 1655, painted the portrait of Charles XII. at the command of his sister, afterwards Queen Ulrica Eléanora; but this monarch, who objected to being portrayed, was so displeased at the accuracy of the picture, that he cut out the head. It had, however, already been transferred to copper, and also etched by several engravers.”—Bryan.
74 Flower Piece . . . . . Baptiste.
75 Flower Piece . . . . . Baptiste.
76 Flower Piece . . . . . Baptiste.
