Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje by Anonymous

Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje c. 1688 - 1711

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This anonymous engraving from the late 17th or early 18th century depicts William III, Prince of Orange, wearing a crown and armor. The portrait is set within an ornate oval frame, adorned with foliage and ribbons. The inscription below identifies William as King of England and Prince of Orange, with his coat of arms prominently displayed. This artwork provides a visual glimpse into the iconography of royal portraiture, showcasing the power and authority associated with the figure of William III.