Antique Hand-Coloured Engraving – King Charles XII of Sweden 1827

A striking antique hand-coloured engraving of Charles XII, King of Sweden (reigned 1697–1718), known as the “Warrior King” for his military campaigns during the Great Northern War. This portrait shows him in a formal dark blue coat with a stern, focused expression—reflecting his austere and disciplined character.
Engraved by J. Nees and published in 1827 for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, this piece captures the neoclassical style and historical reverence of early 19th-century portraiture.
Size 11.5x16.5 cm