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Holstein-Gottorpin herttua Karl Fredrik lapsena, by David von Krafft, unspecified

Holstein-Gottorpin herttua Karl Fredrik lapsena

David von Krafft

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Holstein-Gottorpin herttua Karl Fredrik lapsena is an unspecified by David von Krafft, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
David von Krafft
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a young boy, likely a prince, dressed in a white and blue outfit, with a feathered hat on a table beside him. He stands in a room with a red wall and a drum on the floor. The boy's attire suggests a formal or ceremonial occasion, and the presence of the drum and hat implies a sense of importance or nobility. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Krafft, David von, who was known for his portraits of nobility and royalty.

About the artist

Portrait of David von Krafft
Artist

David von Krafft

David Krafft, from 1719 David von Krafft (1655 – 20 September 1724), was a German-Swedish painter, the nephew and student of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl and his successor (in 1698) as painter to the Swedish Royal Court.

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