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17th century German portrait of the wine merchant Caspar Roemerskirchen at the age of 26 in 1628, Gottfried von Wedig also known as Gotthardt Wedig (attr.)

This highly decorative portrait depicts the 26 year old Caspar Roemerskirchen, wearing an intricate jacket made of a luxurious black fabric, which is stiffened and shaped to perfectly fit his silhouette. It is adorned with an opulent collar, which at the time was a true status symbol, worn to emphasise the refined class and social status of the sitter. In his hands he is holding luxurious soft leather gloves. The vivid green drapery and table cloth add further vivacity to the portrait. His ice blue eyes appear to be shimmering with a life-like quality. After extensive archival research, we were able to discover that our sitter was a wine merchant; what joyous stories he must have to tell!

Gottfried de Wedig (also known as Gotthardt) was a German painter born in 1583 in Cologne. His grandfather was the celebrated artist Barthel Bruyn the Younger, who probably taught him to paint. Gottfried is particularly remembered for portraits and still-lifes. De Wedig's portraits of the upper class in Cologne offer valuable glimpses into the social fabric and cultural ambiance of the period. By immortalizing notable figures, De Wedig not only preserved their identities but also recorded the prevailing power dynamics and societal norms. In addition to their aesthetic value, his portraits also serve as historical artifacts, providing insights into the fashion, lifestyle, and aspirations of his sitters. Beyond their documentary value, Wedig's legacy resonates through his artistic mastery and his ability to capture emotion endow his portraits with a timeless allure. The paintings transcend mere representation; they serve as windows to a bygone era, offering enduring reflections on the human condition and the transformative power of art across time.

His works have been included in notable museums and collections including in: Louvre (Paris), Wallraf-Richartz-Museum (Cologne) and the Kölnisches Stadtmuseum (Cologne). 

Measurements: The board measures ca. 97 by 75 cms and with frame ca. 115 by 93 cms. Frame will be offered as a gift to the buyer, it is in ready-to-hang-condition.

Condition: The painting is in beautiful condition and ready to hang, it has been cleaned by our restorer in 2024. It has some small scattered inpainting visible under uv-light.

Provenance: Private collection Germany (as Franz Kessler)

Selected literature on the artist:
H. Vey, 'Nochmals Gottfried von Wedig, Auguste Braun und Everhard Jabach', Wallraf-Richartz-Jahrbuch 35 (1973), p. 261-280
H. Vey, 'Gottfried von Wedig', Wallraf-Richartz-Jahrbuch 24 (1962), p. 295-320
M. Spies, 'Neue Erkenntnisse zu Gottfried von Wedigs Bildnis der Magdalena Stroe (1631)', Wallraf-Richartz-Jahrbuch 70 (2009), p. 305-308
H. Vey, 'Neues zu Augustin Braun und einige Kölner Zeitgenossen', Wallraf-Richartz-Jahrbuch 51 (1990), p. 295-320


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Gottfried von Wedig (1583-1641), Attributed to - 1628, Portrait of the wine merchant Caspar Roemerskirchen

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