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Anna Margareta von Haugwitz c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
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Anna Margareta von Haugwitz c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
3087129 Anna Margareta von Haugwitz c.1650 (oil on canvas)
by Merian, Mattaus the Younger (1621-87); 107x88 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info.: Countess Anna Margareta von Haugwitz (1622-73) German noble married 1640 Swedish general Count Karl Gustav Wrangel of Salmi (1613-76) who built Skokloster Castle.
This intimate portrait of the pregnant Anna Margareta von Haugwitz shows her with a lamb and a globe, symbols of Christian devotion and eternity.
); Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 18258053
© Skokloster Castle, Sweden / Bridgeman Images
17th Confined Confinement Devout Expectant Intimate Pious Pomerania Pregnancy Pregnant Ringlets Scandanavia Seventeenth Sweden Symbolism Haugwitz Noble Symbolic Symbols
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This portrait, titled "Anna Margareta von Haugwitz c. 1650" offers a glimpse into the life of Countess Anna Margareta von Haugwitz, a German noblewoman who married Swedish general Count Karl Gustav Wrangel of Salmi in 1640. Painted by Matthaeus Merian the Younger, this oil on canvas print measures 107x88 cm and is housed at Skokloster Castle in Sweden. The image portrays an intimate moment with Anna Margareta, who is depicted as pregnant and seated. She holds a lamb tenderly in her arms while resting her hand on a globe—a powerful symbol of Christian devotion and eternity. This composition beautifully captures the countess's deep religious faith and her role as a mother-to-be. Countess Anna Margareta von Haugwitz was known for her devout nature and aristocratic status within seventeenth-century European society. Her marriage to Count Wrangel led to the construction of Skokloster Castle, which stands as a testament to their union. In this painting, we see Anna Margareta adorned in exquisite costume with ringlets cascading down her shoulders. The symbolism behind each element—her pregnancy, the holy lamb representing purity, and the globe signifying eternal salvation—creates an atmosphere of reverence and anticipation. Through this artwork by Merian, we are transported back in time to witness an expectant noblewoman's quiet contemplation amidst her confinement. It serves
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