Mauritz Collection

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Portrait of Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt (1757-1814) by
Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt (1757-1814). Swedish politician and general. Portrait of Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt in Florence, 1793. By Louis Gauffier (1761-1801). National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Dutch Defeat Spanish
Dutch under Mauritz von Nassau inflict crushing defeat on Spanish at Turnhout Date: 22nd August 1597

Sumatra Embassy
Mauritz van Nassau, prince of Orange and leader of the united provinces, receives an ambassador from the Sultan of Sumatra. Date: 1602

Truce Negotiations
Truce negotiations between Spain and the Netherlands are conducted by Jan Neyen, Franciscan confessor of arch- duke Albrecht, Oldenbarneveldt and Mauritz van Nassau. Date: 13 March 1607

Jan Maurits Van Nassau
JAN MAURITZ VAN NASSAU Dutch soldier and statesman Date: 1604 - 1679

GARBO AND STILLER, 1925. Swedish actress Greta Garbo and Swedish filmmaker Mauritz Stiller aboard the Drottningholm during its first trip to the United States. Photograph, 17 August 1925

SAILING SHIP, 1880. Moonlight on the Water. Engraving after a painting by Mauritz de Hs, exhibited in the American Art Gallery in New York, 1880

Monument to Marshall Mauritz of Saxe, Strassburg, Alsace Lorraine, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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Mauritz: A Name Encompassing History, Art, and Intrigue From the captivating beauty of Greta Garbo to the intricate brushstrokes in Portrait of Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt, the name "Mauritz" echoes through time. It intertwines with tales of triumph and defeat, diplomacy and negotiations. In 1757, amidst a Dutch defeat against the Spanish forces, Count Gustav Mauritz Armfelt emerged as a symbol of resilience. His portrait immortalizes his noble spirit that inspired generations to come. Fast forward to the 20th century when another Mauritz took center stage - Greta Garbo. The enigmatic Swedish actress captivated audiences worldwide with her timeless allure. Her performances were an embodiment of grace and mystery that left spectators spellbound. But it wasn't just on screen where Mauritz made its mark. In Sumatra Embassy's halls, truce negotiations unfolded under its watchful gaze. Diplomats sought common ground while invoking the spirit of Jan Maurits Van Nassau - a man who believed in unity above all else. The influence extended beyond politics; even architecture bore witness to this illustrious name. The Busse W. School building in Konigswinter stood tall as a testament to education's power while Pastor and Kaplan apartment on St. Mauritz in Munster served as a sanctuary for spiritual guidance. And let us not forget about GARBO AND STILLER - Swedish actress Greta Garbo's collaboration with filmmaker Mauritz Stiller in 1925 marked their artistic zeniths intertwined forevermore. "Mauritz, " more than just a name – it represents an amalgamation of history's most fascinating chapters: from battles fought valiantly to silver screens lit up by star power; from diplomatic breakthroughs achieved through negotiation tables to architectural marvels standing strong over centuries gone by.