Jöran Polman

History remembers him as a Major who died for the Crown. But in 1635, Jöran Polman was a fugitive selling his wife's morning gift to escape a scandal — and leaving his widow to rewrite his legacy.

In 1623, the field marshal Herman Wrangel commissioned life-sized portraits of his officers, which adorn the walls of the magnificent baroque castle Skokloster. But how did they get there?

Contrary to his image as a steadfast captain, this chapter of Jöran Polman's story catches him red-handed in a drunken brawl.

Jöran Polman served with diligence, and was one of twenty soldiers whose portrait adorns the walls of Skokloster Castle. Explore the story of his portrait and the intricate fashion details of the seventeenth century during Sweden's Great Power era.

Title Polman coat of arms 1623 Description An example of the original Polman family coat of arms taken from the portrait of Captain Jörgen Pålman in 1623 located at Skoklosters slott. The family was said to have a coat of arms of an arm holding a ring. Later, the coat

Jöran Polman served with diligence, and was one of twenty soldiers whose portrait adorns the walls of Sweden’s Skokloster Castle.

Title Jörgen Pålman, f. 1597, kapten Description Standing, full figure, phase right. Right hand at side, cane and hat in left hand. Red sweater with skirt and trousers with silver galleons, lace collar. Pink armband, sword, red socks, black shoes. Inscription at top right: "CAPITIN JORGEN POLMAN NATVS ANNO