Two Small Dogs
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, the premier court painter of 17th-century Sweden, captured the height of royal pampering in this charming Baroque piece. Two adorable spaniels lounge on a plush blue velvet cushion trimmed with heavy gold tassels, their wide, soulful eyes staring out against a dramatic, shadowy background. While it looks like a simple pet portrait, this painting was actually a major status symbol, showing off the luxury and leisure of the aristocracy where even the dogs lived in velvet-lined comfort.
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- Oil on canvas
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