Count Wrangel on HorsebackDavid Klöcker Ehrenstråhl · 1652

  • Art movementBaroque
  • Creation date1652
  • MuseumSkokloster Castle
Signed and dated David Klöker fecit Ao 1652. Equestrian portrait of Carl Gustaf Wrangel. The painting was executed by Ehrenstrahl during his stay at Wrangels residence in Wolgast. This is one of the earliest equestrian portraits painted in this composition with a non-royal person, and we know from Wrangels correspondence with Ehrenstrahl at the time that he was so pleased with the result that he had Jeremias Falck make an engraving in 1655. The sword and pistols worn by Wrangel on the portrait are still in the Wrangel armoury at Skokloster Castle today.

David Klöcker Ehrenstråhl (1628 – 1698)

David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl (1628-1698) was a prominent Swedish portrait painter known for his Baroque style, equestrian portraits, and grand ceiling frescoes like 'The Great Deeds of the Swedish Kings'. Explore his legacy & artworks!

Skokloster Castle (Skokloster, Sweden)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Count Wrangel on Horseback
  • Artist: David Klöcker Ehrenstråhl
  • Year: 1652
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Skokloster Castle
  • Movement: Baroque
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: historical artwork, 17th century painting, swedish art history
  • Color intensity: Balanced

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