Axel Oxenstierna by Jacob Heinrich Elbfas. A three-quarter length portrait of a bearded man in 17th-century black attire with white lace cuffs, standing before a green patterned curtain and a heraldic crest.

Axel Oxenstierna

Jacob Heinrich Elbfas

1626 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 17th-century portrait of the Swedish statesman Axel Oxenstierna, captured with masterful detail.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

1 frame size

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well where a compact shape can carry more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1626 by Jacob Heinrich Elbfas, this commanding portrait depicts Axel Oxenstierna, the influential Lord High Chancellor of Sweden. The work showcases the austere elegance of the Baroque era, from the intricate lace of his cuffs to the subtle heraldic crest and Latin inscription in the background, set against a rich, atmospheric dark palette.