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Johann Friedrich Ardin

Johann Friedrich Ardin is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Rijksmuseum.

Johann Friedrich Ardin painted official portraits on small copper plates in the late 1600s. His brush captured the Duke of Marlborough in 1687, showing lace collars and military sashes in stiff, shiny detail. These tiny likenesses were meant to flatter powerful men and travel safely in a pocket. Tap Portrait of John Churchill to see the gleaming coat buttons up close.

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