Stern Ornament with Cherubs
2018 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Stern Ornament with Cherubs

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This vibrant reproduction of a stern carving from Sweden’s warship Vasa (1628) exemplifies Baroque grandeur in naval design. Two cherubs flank a crowned emblem, symbolizing divine favor and monarchical power. Such decoration turned ships into floating propaganda, reinforcing the authority of the Swedish crown.