Artwork
Count Axel Gustafsson Oxenstiern, Chancellor of Sweden
Count Axel Gustafsson Oxenstiern, Chancellor of Sweden is an ink print by the Baroque artist Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
This 1634 engraving by Balthasar Moncornet depicts Count Axel Gustafsson Oxenstiern, a prominent Swedish statesman. The work is a black-and-white print, characteristic of Moncornet's style.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Oxenstiern with a serious expression, wearing formal attire that signifies his high status. A background scene of ships and smoke may allude to his involvement in maritime or military affairs.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate details, such as the subject's curly hair and fancy collar, achieved through Moncornet's skilled use of engraving techniques. The artist's signature, 'B. Moncornet', is visible on the print.
History & Provenance
Moncornet, a French painter and engraver, was active in the 17th century and produced around 45 portraits of notable figures, including this depiction of Oxenstiern.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
George Carew, Earl of Totnes
William V, Duke of Bavaria
Portrait of a Man With Cross Around Neck
Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
Emperor Matthias
Johannes Angelius Werdenhagen
Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange
Philip Louis, Count Palatine
Albert of Austria, Archduke
Emperor Ferdinand III
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester- Axel Oxenstierna af Södermöre (1583-1654), Count and chancellor