Self-portrait
1690
Step into the late 17th century with this striking hexagonal self-portrait by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, a man often hailed as the father of Swedish painting. Dressed in a rich, dark coat with subtle gold embroidery and a prominent blue sash, he peers over his shoulder with a confident, almost challenging gaze beneath a magnificent, voluminous wig. Created in 1690 during the height of the Baroque era, the piece perfectly captures the dramatic flair and aristocratic swagger of the time. Ehrenstrahl wasn't just any artist; he was the premier court painter for Swedish royalty, and this unique, non-rectangular canvas shows he wasn't afraid to break the mold when presenting himself to the world.
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