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Magnus Stenbock, 1665-1717, count, field marshal, 1708. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
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Magnus Stenbock, 1665-1717, count, field marshal, 1708. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Magnus Stenbock, 1665-1717, count, field marshal, 1708
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Breastplate Chest Plate Councillor Count Field Marshal Georg Engelhard Schröder Nobility Ridiculous Schroder Georg Engelhard Telescope Aristocrat National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This 18th century oil painting, created by the skilled hands of Georg Engelhard Schröder, showcases the powerful and enigmatic figure of Magnus Stenbock, Count and Field Marshal of Sweden, in the year 1708. Stenbock, born in 1665, was a prominent figure in Swedish aristocracy and military, known for his leadership during the Great Northern War. In the portrait, Stenbock is depicted in full regalia, donning an ornate breastplate and chest plate, a golden coat adorned with intricate designs, and a tall, extravagant wig. His piercing gaze, fixed directly on the viewer, exudes an air of authority and confidence. The painting's rich colors and meticulous details bring the historic figure to life, transporting us back to a time of nobility and grandeur. The artist, Schröder, masterfully captures the essence of Stenbock's military prowess, as evidenced by the sword at his side and the telescope in his hand, a symbol of his strategic acumen. The painting, now housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a testament to the country's rich artistic and historical heritage. Despite the grandeur of his attire and the seriousness of his expression, there is a subtle sense of the ridiculous in the painting, as the extravagant wigs and ornate armor of the time now seem somewhat absurd. Yet, the painting remains a powerful reminder of the complex and intriguing world of the Swedish aristocracy and military during the 18th century.
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