Portret van prins Willem IV, prins van Oranje-Nassau 1751 - 1761
johannesvanderspyck
rijksmuseum
etching, engraving
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portrait
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baroque
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etching
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history-painting
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engraving
This 18th century engraving by Johannes van der Spyck depicts Willem IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau, in profile within an oval frame. The prince is shown wearing a formal military uniform and a large, powdered wig, typical of the period. The engraved inscription at the bottom provides details about Willem IV’s lineage and titles, including his role as Stadtholder, Captain General and Admiral of the United Netherlands. The artwork is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.
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