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Porträtt av Hedvig Eleonora

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl

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From the collection of Finnish Heritage Agency

Portrait

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Porträtt av Hedvig Eleonora is an unspecified by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, held at Finnish Heritage Agency.

Who painted this?: David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
Where can I see it?: Finnish Heritage Agency

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, likely from the 17th century. She is dressed in a luxurious outfit, with a white and gold dress and a pearl necklace. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she has a subtle smile on her face. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl.

About the artist

Artist

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl

Swedish portraits from the 17th century glow with velvet and lace. Ehrenstrahl painted men in silver-trimmed coats and women in pearl-stiff gowns, turning real faces into courtly emblems. See Kreivi Johan Gabriel…

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