Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje 1688 - 1699

This etching, created by Matthijs van Marebeek between 1688 and 1699, depicts Willem III, Prince of Orange. The portrait shows Willem in a formal pose, wearing a lace collar and a wig, characteristic of 17th-century portraiture. The etching is a small work, measuring only 168 mm in height and 125 mm in width. It was likely intended for private collection and would have been a popular choice among those who admired Willem III during his reign. The inscription below the portrait reads "Wilhelmus D.G. Anglie. Scottie, Francie. et. Huberniæ. Rex" which translates to "William by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland." This etching is a testament to van Marebeek's skills as a printmaker, capturing the likeness of Willem III with remarkable precision and detail.