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Nicodemus Tessin the Younger (1654–1728), Count, Royal Council- lor, Architect and Director of Public Works, 1723
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    Nicodemus Tessin the Younger (1654–1728), Count, Royal Council- lor, Architect and Director of Public Works, 1723

    TitleNicodemus Tessin the Younger (1654–1728), Count, Royal Council- lor, Architect and Director of Public Works, 1723
  • Technique/ MaterialOil on canvas
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h x b) 146 x 110 cm
    Frame: (h x b x dj) 175 x 120 x 11 cm
  • DatingExecuted 1723
  • Artist/Maker Artist: Georg Desmarées, Swedish, born 1697, dead 1776. Attributed to
  • Depicted PersonNicodemus Tessin d.y., Swedish, born 1654-05-23, dead 1728-04-10
  • CategoryPaintings, Paintings
  • Inventory No.NMGrh 1022
  • AcquisitionTransferred 1866 Gripsholm Castle
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    Desmarées has depicted Nicodemus Tessin the Younger in the role of royal adviser. The character of this portrait parallels Baroque art, with heavy drapes and palatial architecture in the background. Tessin was at the height of his career when this lionising portrait was painted in 1723, but just three years later he was in political disfavour. Despite this, Tessin was able to restart the construction of Stockholm Palace in 1727.