Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange

Willem Jacobsz Delff

Associated Names
Willem Jacobsz Delff

Artist, Dutch, 1580 - 1638

The image depicts a portrait of a man from the waist up, slightly turned to his left but facing forward. He has a well-defined face with a mustache and short beard, curly medium-length hair brushed back. He is wearing ornate armor decorated with studs and a lace ruff around his neck. In his right hand, he holds a baton, and a sword hangs at his side. The background includes elegantly draped curtains and a helmet with plumes. The image is detailed and engraved, creating a rich texture and depth.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.4 × 22 cm (12 3/8 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.506


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65087313

You may be interested in

Loading Results