Frederick Henry (?), Stadholder and Prince of Orange (1584-1647) c. 1650

This polychrome wood sculpture of Frederick Henry, Stadholder and Prince of Orange, is a striking example of 17th-century Dutch sculpture. The anonymous artist captures the subject in a stately pose, dressed in elaborate armor and a large ruff. The sculpture, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the skill and artistry of Dutch woodcarvers, and the high regard in which figures of political and military leaders were held during the Dutch Golden Age.