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Stern of the Vasa Warship
David with Harp and Moorish WarriorStern Ornament with CherubsDecorated Gunport with LionGunport HatchUpper Deck of VasaStern of the Vasa WarshipCrowned Lions with Regal BustOrnate Panel from Vasa WarshipGrotesques and Soldiers from the VasaRoyal Coat of Arms on the VasaFigurehead Supports from the VasaReclining Figures on Vasa Warship

Stern of the Vasa Warship

This warship’s towering stern (1626–28) bristles with densely carved ornament. Heraldic lions, royal portraits, and Roman soldiers proclaim the dynasty’s claim to heroic lineage and global power. Rising high above the waterline, the structure functioned as a floating façade of authority, turning naval technology into a stage for political propaganda.
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