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Ludwig Friedrich, Prince of Wurttemberg, c. 1617 (oil on canvas)
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Ludwig Friedrich, Prince of Wurttemberg, c. 1617 (oil on canvas)
1765234 Ludwig Friedrich, Prince of Wurttemberg, c.1617 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 40.6x43.1 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Ludwig Friedrich (1586-1631) was Duke of Wurttemberg-Mompelgard from 1617 and regent of the principal Duchy of Wurttemberg from 1628. Ludwig inherited the Dukedom of Wurttemberg in 1593, uniting two dynasties. He travelled to England in both 1608 and 1610. Ludwig attended an early production of Shakepeare's Othella at the Globe Theatre, despite the fact Shakespeare had mocked his father as the Duke de Jamanie in The Merry Wives of Windsor.)
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Duchy Duke Dukedom Globe Hapsburg Merry Wives Of Windsor Othello Protestant Shakespeare William 1564 1616 Thirty Years War Wurttemberg
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This portrait captures the regal presence of Ludwig Friedrich, Prince of Wurttemberg, during the 17th century. Painted by an unknown artist, this oil on canvas print measures 40.6x43.1 cm and is currently housed in the Society of Antiquaries of London, UK. Ludwig Friedrich was a prominent aristocrat who held significant power as both Duke of Wurttemberg-Mompelgard and regent of the principal Duchy of Wurttemberg. Inherited from his father in 1593, he successfully united two dynasties under his rule. Interestingly, Ludwig had a connection to England and its renowned playwright William Shakespeare. He visited England twice in his lifetime and even attended an early production of Shakespeare's Othello at the Globe Theatre. It is worth noting that Shakespeare had previously ridiculed Ludwig's father as the Duke de Jamanie in The Merry Wives of Windsor. This portrait showcases Ludwig Friedrich's dignified stature with its baroque style and three-quarter length composition. It provides a glimpse into his role as a powerful figure amidst political turmoil during the Thirty Years' War. With religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics looming large during this period, Ludwig Friedrich navigated through these challenges while upholding his royal status. His reign coincided with significant events such as the Edict of Restitution and conflicts involving Hapsburgs. Overall, this striking painting offers us insight into not only Ludwig Friedrich's life but also highlights connections between German nobility and English literature through Shakespeare's works like Othello.
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