CHT241243 Christina (1626-89) Queen of Sweden, founder and head of the order of the Amarantha (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: reign disturbed by Thirty Years\' War; patroness of arts & learning, incl. Scarlatti, Bernini, Corelli; order was created for the ladies and knights of Christina\'s royal court; name possibly chosen for the never-fading Amaranthus flower; originally no connection with freemasonry;); 穢 Archives Charmet; French, out of copyright.