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Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, Baron of Aubonne
David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl
1688 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 17th-century portrait of the famed explorer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier in a contemplative pose.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1688 by David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl, this portrait captures Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the celebrated French gem merchant and traveler. Tavernier is depicted in his later years, leaning against a stone pedestal inscribed with his achievements, his thoughtful expression and rich golden-brown attire reflecting a lifetime of exploration across the East.
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