Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa (dead 1537), married to 1. council of State Joakim Brahe, 2. Count Johan of Hoia

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made 1528

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 68 x 47 cm h x w x d: Ram 77 x 57 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 451

AcqusitionTransferred 1866 from Gripsholms castle

Other titlesTitle (sv): Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa (död 1536), gift med 1. riksrådet Joakim Brahe, 2. greve Johan av Hoia Title (en): Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa (dead 1537), married to 1. council of State Joakim Brahe, 2. Count Johan of Hoia Label (sv): Okänd kvinna kallad Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa Label (en): Unknown woman called Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa

DescriptionDescription: The sitter has been variously identified as either Gustav Vasa’s sister, Margareta, or his first consort, Katarina of Saxe-Lauenburg. The shields suggest that she is Margareta Vasa, but like the inscription they are a secondary addition. The artist has devoted considerable attention to the costume and the jewellery, while the face has few individual features. The painting recalls contemporary German painting from the circle of Lucas Cranach the Elder.

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MaterialOil paint, Wood

TechniquePainting

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