Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Nassau-Orange

1618

Willem Jacobsz Delff after Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Associated Names
Willem Jacobsz Delff

Artist, Dutch, 1580 - 1638

Jan Pietersz van de Venne

Publisher, Dutch, active c. 1614 - 1625

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Artist After, Dutch, 1589 - 1662

The image features a half-body portrait of a person standing in a relaxed posture. The individual is holding a baton, with one hand on their hip. They have finely detailed facial features, a trimmed beard, and a mustache. The person is dressed in an elaborate, formal attire, including a large ruffled collar, a tall wide-brimmed hat with a feather, and draped fabric over one shoulder. A suit of armor is placed behind the individual. The background shows an architectural setting with archways leading to an exterior view where a few figures are conversing, and a dog is standing nearby.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1980.43.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 60, State iii/iv


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Charrington [1856-1939], Shenley, England (Lugt 572)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65578909

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