1. CARL JOHAN FAHLCRANTZ (1774-1861). The castle ruins Johannisborg's gate tower and defensive ramparts with Bråviken and Kolmården in the background, in present-day Norrköping.

Oil on canvas, 33,5 x 44,5 cm. Signed on verso C J Fahlcrantz and painted in the first part of the 19th century.

PROVENANCE
Acquired in the 1980s, passed on to the current owners.

Johannisborg Castle was named after Duke Johan of Östergötland (1589-1618), son of King Johan III. The architect behind the castle project was Hans Fleming. The castle was supposed to prevent the city of Norrköping from hostile attacks from the coast, but by 1719 Johannisborg was so dilapidated, that it could not prevent the Russians burning Norrköping. In 1806, the remaining gate tower was destroyed by a lightning strike. The gate tower was restored in 1934 and covered with a new roof.