Zes portretten in medaillon: Filips van Marnix, heer van Sint-Aldegonde, Huibert Duifhuis, Willem I, prins van Oranje, Jean Taffin, Hadrianus Junius en Petrus Dathenus 1869

pencil drawn

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

personal sketchbook

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

"Zes portretten in medaillon: Filips van Marnix, heer van Sint-Aldegonde, Huibert Duifhuis, Willem I, prins van Oranje, Jean Taffin, Hadrianus Junius en Petrus Dathenus" is a 1869 engraving by Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter depicting six important figures in Dutch history. The work consists of six portraits arranged in an oval shape, with the central portrait being Willem I, Prince of Orange. This piece showcases the skill of the artist in the representation of historical figures and highlights their significant roles in shaping Dutch history. The detailed engravings bring life to these figures, inviting viewers to appreciate the legacy of their actions. The artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.