William I, Prince of Orange

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a portrait of a person facing slightly to the left, with their head turned towards the viewer, capturing the upper half of their body. The person has a composed expression with a mustache and a distinct jawline. Their hair is styled short and is mostly covered by a cap matching their attire. The person is wearing intricately designed clothing with detailed embroidery, including ornate patterns and possibly armor-like elements on the shoulder. The background has linear patterns and the portrait is bordered by an oval frame. Decorative text surrounds the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.6 × 12.3 cm (7 5/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.1233


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

Q65215817

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