Paulus Pontius ( 1603 - 1658 ) was a Belgian painter. Paulus Pontius s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 92.69 USD for Palamedes Palamedessen in 2005 to 604 USD for Porträtt av Gustav II Adolf in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.