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Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knuts Ignominious Entry Into Stockholm in 1526
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Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knuts Ignominious Entry Into Stockholm in 1526
SNM128574 Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knuts Ignominious Entry Into Stockholm in 1526, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Hellqvist, Carl Gustaf (1851-90); 171x236 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright
Media ID 22608740
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Bishop Bound Clown Disgrace Disgraced Jester Joker Knut Ridicule Tied Up Troupe Ridiculed
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1526 in Stockholm, Sweden. The painting by Carl Gustaf Hellqvist depicts a moment of great humiliation and disgrace for Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knut. As they make their ignominious entry into the city, they find themselves tied up on horseback, riding backwards through the streets. The scene is filled with an air of ridicule as a troupe of musicians follows closely behind them, adding to their embarrassment. The architecture of medieval Stockholm serves as a backdrop to this humiliating procession. Amidst the crowd gathered on the streets, we can spot a clown-like figure and jester who seem to revel in their downfall. Even a bishop appears in the painting, perhaps symbolizing divine judgment upon these disgraced individuals. Hellqvist's masterful brushwork brings this historical event to life with vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail. Through his artistry, he captures not only the physical restraints that bind Peder Sunnanvaders and Master Knut but also their emotional turmoil. This thought-provoking painting invites us to reflect on themes such as power dynamics, public shaming, and social hierarchy prevalent during that era. It serves as a reminder that even those in positions of authority can face moments of disgrace and ridicule. Displayed at the National Museum in Stockholm today, this remarkable artwork continues to captivate viewers with its timeless depiction of human folly and vulnerability.
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