Selfportrait with Allegories
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DatesMade: Made 1691
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 178 x 145,5 cm h x w x d: Ram 193 x 160 x 10 cm
Inventory numberNM 949
AcqusitionTransferred 1866 Drottningholm Palace
Other titlesTitle (sv): Självporträtt med allegorier Title (en): Selfportrait with Allegories
DescriptionExhibition text: David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl dominated painting in Sweden during the second half of the 17th century. In this self-portrait, he sits at an easel. The artist is surrounded by two female personifications. On the right Pictura, painting, with a palette. On the left Inventio, who represents the thoughts behind the artwork. The Latin text on her paper is about the highest purpose of art at that time – to “Paint the Immortal Glory of Sovereignty”.
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Motif categorySelf-portrait
Collection
TechniquePainting
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