Artwork
Carl Gustaf Göransson Ulfsparre som levande
Carl Gustaf Göransson Ulfsparre som levande is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Johann Weidner. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Johann Weidner’s 1654 portrait, titled Carl Gustaf Göransson Ulfsparre som levande, is part of the Nationalmuseum’s collection. The work presents a youthful male figure set against a verdant landscape, rendered with a clear sense of space and light.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is a young boy, likely of aristocratic birth, indicated by his refined black coat trimmed in white, a crisp white shirt, and a red bow tie. He holds a hat in his right hand and a modest bundle of sticks in his left, gestures that suggest both leisure and a connection to the surrounding nature.
Technique & Style
Weidner employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, using contrasts of light and shadow to give the boy a three‑dimensional presence. The background features a tranquil scene of trees and a softly clouded sky, rendered with delicate brushwork that balances detail with atmospheric depth.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑seventeenth century, the painting entered the Nationalmuseum’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as an example of Swedish portraiture from the period.
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