Initialen van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau Possibly 1797

This 1797 handwritten document, likely a royal invitation or decree, celebrates the birth of Willem V, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The document, on display at the Rijksmuseum, features ornate calligraphy and illustrations depicting a crowned eagle and military symbols, reflecting the royal stature and military heritage of the prince. The document's text is in French, hinting at the international context of the prince's rule. The artwork is an example of 18th-century calligraphy and royal portraiture.