Artwork

Adolf Herman Wrangel af Lindeberg (1684-1746), friherre, överstelöjtnant, g.m. friherrinnan Sofia Gyllenstierna af Ulaborg

Adolf Herman Wrangel af Lindeberg (1684-1746), friherre, överstelöjtnant, g.m. friherrinnan Sofia Gyllenstierna af Ulaborg is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Heinrich Wedekind. It dates from 1718 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum. This 1718 oil painting is a portrait of Adolf Herman Wrangel af Lindeberg, a Swedish nobleman and military officer.

About this work

Overview

This 1718 oil painting is a portrait of Adolf Herman Wrangel af Lindeberg, a Swedish nobleman and military officer. Created by Johann Heinrich Wedekind, it is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in formal attire, wearing a blue coat with gold buttons and a silver breastplate, indicating his military status. His formal dress and dignified portrayal suggest the painting was intended to convey his social standing and professional rank.

Technique & Style

The portrait showcases Wedekind's skill in capturing intricate details, such as the subject's curly white hair and the textures of his clothing. The painting's style is characteristic of the rococo movement, with its emphasis on elegance and refinement.

History & Provenance

Painted by Johann Heinrich Wedekind, a Baltic-German artist who worked in both Sweden and Russia, the portrait is now held in the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Heinrich Wedekind

Johann Heinrich Wedekind (15 August 1674, Reval — 8 October 1736, Saint Petersburg) was a Baltic-German painter who worked in Sweden and Russia, for Peter the Great. He helped to establish secular portrait painting in Russia.