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Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606. Creator: Unknown
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Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of count Jacob de la Gardie, 1606
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1600s Blazon Chain Coat Of Arms Count Ginger Hair Gold Chain Hand On Hip Helmet Heraldic Heraldry Hilt Historic Figure Historical Person Mustache Nobility Privy Councillor Red Hair Redhead Shield Of Arms Swedish Empire Aristocrat Blade National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Posture Stockholm National Museum
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This striking portrait captures Count Jacob Pontusson de la Gardie, a prominent aristocrat and statesman from the seventeenth century. The portrait, believed to have been created around the year 1606, showcases de la Gardie in full regalia, donning an intricately designed suit of armor adorned with gold accents and a red and black blazon. The count's ginger hair and prominent mustache frame his stern yet thoughtful expression, as he confidently poses with one hand on his hip and the other resting on the hilt of his sword. De la Gardie's coat of arms, proudly displayed on his chest and helmet, is a testament to his noble heritage. The shield features a gold eagle holding a sword, symbolizing his military prowess and political power. The portrait's rich, oil on wood technique adds depth and texture to the intricate details of the armor and the count's facial features. Born in the Netherlands, de la Gardie rose to prominence in Sweden, where he served as a privy councillor and was a key figure in Swedish politics during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. This portrait, now housed at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a glimpse into the life of a historic figure whose influence extended beyond the borders of his native country. The portrait's dark background and the count's imposing posture add to the overall sense of power and authority, making it a captivating piece of art that transports us back to a time of political intrigue and military might in European history.
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