Studie voor het portret van de jonge prinsen Willem en Maurits c. 1847

This preliminary sketch, "Studie voor het portret van de jonge prinsen Willem en Maurits," was created by Dutch artist Nicolaas Pieneman around 1847. The drawing depicts the young princes Willem and Maurits, likely future kings, standing together in a delicate yet unfinished style. The use of graphite and the loose lines suggest a work in progress, capturing the artist's initial thoughts and composition. The sketch, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a unique insight into the artist's creative process and the eventual final painting.