Henry Casimir II, Prince of Nassau-Dietz, in a Battle by Jan van Huchtenburg

Henry Casimir II, Prince of Nassau-Dietz, in a Battle 1692

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"Henry Casimir II, Prince of Nassau-Dietz, in a Battle" is a 1692 oil-on-canvas painting by Jan van Huchtenburg. The painting depicts Prince Henry Casimir II on horseback, with a battle raging in the background. The foreground features a fallen soldier, highlighting the brutality of war. Van Huchtenburg was renowned for his military scenes, often depicting contemporary battles and historical events. The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and showcases the artist's mastery of detail and dynamic composition. The dramatic scene is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with military subjects.

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Henry Casimir II fought under his cousin, William III of Orange, as an officer in the army of the Dutch Republic. They were not always on good terms with one another. In 1674 Henry Casimir even defected to the French enemy, only to return in 1688. In the year that this portrait was painted, he hoped – in vain – to be promoted to the rank of ‘first field marshall’.