The official portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been unveiled in the gallery of chancellors at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. Breaking with a long-standing tradition of commissioned oil paintings, Merkel chose a photograph for her official depiction. This decision highlights her pragmatic and understated leadership style, distinguishing her from her predecessors. The portrait now hangs alongside those of Germany’s previous post-war leaders, marking the visual completion of her historic 16-year tenure.
- The official portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been unveiled at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin.
- Merkel broke with established tradition by choosing a photographic portrait instead of a traditional oil painting.
- All seven of her post-war predecessors in the gallery of chancellors are represented by painted portraits.
- The choice of a photograph is widely interpreted as a reflection of her pragmatic and down-to-earth leadership style.
- The portrait now officially joins the Chancellery’s historic gallery, commemorating her 16 years in office.
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It should show her shovelling massive amounts of money in Putin's direction. She was the great enabler, of Vlad.
What do you think of Angela Merkel’s official portrait?
Das Bild gehört im Metz' Büro, sofort. Vielleicht ärgert er sich ja tot!
Open borders lover, it sure worked out fine huh?
I like her choice of painter—Jérémie Queyras, a young French-German artist born in 1997 and still relatively unknown. Perfect for a formal state portrait in the Chancellery’s “Ahnengalerie.”
RULING OF RACISM OF ITS FINEST!
I know a portrait isn't supposed to be flattering, but I will stick to the rule "if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all".
Well, it does look like her.