Author: Nikitin, Ivan N. Circa 1680-1742
Creation date: 1720th
Genre: Painting
Earl Gabriel Ivanovich Golovkin (1660-1734) - a diplomat, one of the most close to Peter I people. Experienced in courtyard intrigues, he successfully continued his career after the death of the Emperor. The Ribbon and the Star of the Order of St. Andrew and the Polish Order of White Eagle demonstrate his Merits in provided to Motherland Services. The portrait depicts a personality ideal of the Peter's the Great era - an active individual, useful to his country.