Jürgen Polman

For over 50 years, this 17th-century portrait of the family patriarch has remained hidden — until now. Polmanarkivet unearthed this important artwork and invites you to explore its origins and the story of how it was rediscovered.

Title 17th century coat of arms from Göran Pålman’s portrait Description The family coat of arms, as seen in Göran Pålman's (Jürgen Polman) portrait displayed in Karlbergs slott, is unusual. Instead of the usual representation of an arm holding a ball or cannon turned towards the right,

Title Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627 Description One of the earliest seals collected from the Polman family. This is Georg (Jürgen ) Pohlmann's seal in 1627 in a commitment he signed to Alexander von Essen for the villages of Nurmis. Published in "Est- und Livländische Brieflade" II,

Title Georg Pohlmann’s commitment to Alexander von Essen for the villages of Nurmis Description Regest nr 1152. Georg Pohlmann's commitment to Alexander von Essen for the villages of Nurmis and Sargefer, Orgisell, May 27, 1627. This letter written by Alexander von Essen for Jurgen Polman to transfer

Title Gustav Adolf’s letter to Jürgen Pohlmann about the village of Öötla Description Gustav Adolf's fief letter to Jürgen Pohlmann about the village of Öötla, written 13.08.1631. Part of Öötla (Oethel) manor's collection of letters at Estonian History Museum (Estonian: Eesti Ajaloomuuseum). Date

Title Jürgen Polman’s letter to Axel Oxensterina Description Letter written by Georg Polman (Jürgen Polman), a Livonian officer in Swedish service, to Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre (b. 1583 d. 1654) in the 17th century. Letter part of the collection of the letters and applications of princes, officials and

Title Fragment of the Väike-Öötla manor lease agreement 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

Title Göran Pålman the Elder (ca. 1576-1641) Description Oil painting on canvas. Man in military uniform with gold fabric decorated with silk and lace trimmings. A black baldric drapes across his body, with a sword hanging on his left side and holding a wide-brimmed black hat with gold trim. To

With his diligence, perseverance and career choice, Jürgen Polman charted the course that many generations of his family line would follow.

In the early 17th century, an agitated Jürgen Polman penned a desperate letter to Axel Oxenstierna, the Lord High Chancellor of Sweden, appealing to him and the King for help in a matter regarding his land in Finland.