Monument to René Descartes' Empty Grave in Stockholm Explored

A unique and often overlooked monument to René Descartes' empty grave stands in Adolf Fredriks church in Stockholm. Carl-Johan Malmberg delves into its peculiar art history, involving Queen Christina and wandering remains.

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svenska-dagbladetSwedish7h ago

Vad gör Descartes i Adolf Fredriks kyrka?

Mitt i Stockholm står ett av Sergels mest originella – och förbisedda – verk: monumentet över René Descartes tomma grav. Carl-Johan Malmberg reder ut dess egenartade konsthistoria, kretsande kring drottning Kristina, kvarlevor på vift och förnuftets seger över mörkret.

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Monument to René Descartes' Empty Grave in Stockholm Explored

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