Christina of Sweden - The Androgynous Queen (From My “Regal Twelve” Art Series)

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Christina of Sweden - The Androgynous Queen (From My "Regal Twelve" Art Series)
      

Queen Christina was born into Swedish royalty this day in 1626.

Her father's only heir, she was raised as a Prince, educated as a boy, and adored traditionally male sports. Christina even took the oath as a king, not a queen. Growing up, she was nicknamed "Girl King" and, at the age of six, upon her father's death, Christina became the Queen of Sweden.

Every object in my composition is symbolic of Christina, her life and times ...
         

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