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The major part of the decorations as shown today were
created during Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie's time and exemplifies
the transformation from a bishop's fort to a baroque castle. A number
of artists were involved in the ornamentation of the halls on the
third and fourth floor of the castle. Ceiling decorations, mythological
scenes and battle paintings can be seen and in the Kings' hall the
13 ceiling angels are still flying about, presumably painted by Johan
Werner, painter and sculptor. The sculptor George Baselaque was hired
to carve the alcove opening in the princess's bedroom. The interior
decoration and disposition of the residential suite was modern and
influenced by French ideals. To bring life to the grand days of the
castle during Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie's time the empty halls have
been furnished. The reason is to show what the interior design of
the time could have looked like and should not be seen as a reconstruction
of the castle's interior in the 17th Century. |
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The artefacts are part of the government art collections administrated
by "Nationalmuseum". Thanks to contributions from individuals,
companies, public institutions and the council of Lidköping,
the Läckö friends association the collection has grown considerably.
On the PRD floor you can see paintings, weaved tapestry, chairs, tables,
cupboards and beds. |
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