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Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
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Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676
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Bad Mood Bad Temper Curly Hair David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl Ehrenstrahl David Klocker Engineer Engineering Field Marshal Frame Gilded Gilding Gilt Governor Governor General Military Engineer Military Engineering Unhappy Metaphor National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Oval Shaped Stockholm National Museum
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This striking oil painting, created by the renowned German artist David Klocker Ehrenstrahl in 1676, depicts Erik Dahlberg (1625-1703), a Swedish military engineer and statesman of the seventeenth century. The portrait captures Dahlberg in a serious and contemplative mood, with a furrowed brow and curly hair framed by a gilded oval. Dahlberg's military background is evident in his attire, which includes a red military coat adorned with golden buttons and a sash, as well as a decorative hat. The painting's rich color palette and meticulous attention to detail add to its historic charm. Born in Germany, Dahlberg immigrated to Sweden in 1654 and quickly rose through the ranks of the military and political hierarchy. He served as a military engineer, engineer general, and field marshal, and played a significant role in Sweden's military campaigns during the late seventeenth century. In addition to his military accomplishments, Dahlberg also served as governor and governor general of various Swedish provinces. The painting's golden frame and gilt details add an air of grandeur and importance to the portrait, reflecting Dahlberg's status as a prominent figure in Swedish history. The use of oil on canvas and the oval shape are common techniques in portraiture of the seventeenth century. The painting is now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, where it is a cherished piece of Swedish heritage art and a reminder of the country's rich military and political history.
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