Old World Portraits
Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie
Richard Sylvius
An authoritative seventeenth-century portrait of Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie, rendered with masterful detail in armor and lace.
Peter Makeléer
Richard Sylvius
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An imposing 17th-century portrait of Peter Makeléer in polished armor and a grand periwig.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1675 portrait by Richard Sylvius depicts Peter Makeléer in a display of military status and Baroque fashion. The artist masterfully captures the reflective quality of the steel breastplate and intricate golden filigree, contrasted against the soft, voluminous texture of his periwig.
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