"Johan Jacob von Döbeln" (1674-1743) and his wife "Maria Scheurle" (1696-1762)
Relined canvas, each 86.5 x 70.5 cm. Period gilded and bronzed frame in rococo.
Estimate SEK 40-50.000
Johan Jacob Döbelius was born in Rostock and immigrated to Sweden in 1696 where he later became professor of medicine. To most perhaps he is best known for founding the Ramlösa health spa which opened to the public 1707. In 1717 he was knighted von Döbeln.