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Jean Baptiste d'Aubonne Tavernier, 1605-1689, baron, explorer, 1688. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
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Jean Baptiste d'Aubonne Tavernier, 1605-1689, baron, explorer, 1688. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Jean Baptiste d'Aubonne Tavernier, 1605-1689, baron, explorer, 1688
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Baron David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl Ehrenstrahl David Klocker Grey Hair Jean Baptiste Tavernier Leaning Leaning On Elbow Merchant Nobility Tired Traveller Weary Aristocrat National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This striking portrait, created by the renowned German painter David Klocker Ehrenstrahl, captures the enigmatic figure of Jean Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689), a French baron, explorer, and merchant. Born in Annecy, Savoy, Tavernier embarked on a remarkable journey of discovery and trade, traveling extensively through Asia and the Middle East. He is best known for his role in the discovery of the famous diamond, the Tavernier Blue, which weighed an impressive 115 carats at the time. In this oil on canvas painting, Tavernier is depicted in a contemplative moment, leaning on an elbow, dressed in the opulent robes of a seventeenth-century aristocrat. His grey hair frames a weathered face, hinting at the many adventures and experiences he had accumulated throughout his life. The rich golden tones of his attire and the intricate patterns of his clothing are a testament to his noble heritage and the wealth he had amassed through his travels. The painting, which is now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a captivating representation of the fusion of European and Asian influences that characterized the seventeenth century. Tavernier's weary expression and the subdued color palette of the painting add to the sense of history and heritage that emanates from the artwork. This portrait is not only a visual representation of Tavernier's life and accomplishments but also a window into the world of the aristocracy and the fashion trends of the time.
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