Portret van Willem IV Hendrik, koning van het Verenigd Koninkrijk, als prins en ridder van de Orde van de Distel 1780
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"Portret van Willem IV Hendrik, koning van het Verenigd Koninkrijk, als prins en ridder van de Orde van de Distel" (Portrait of Willem IV Hendrik, King of the United Kingdom, as Prince and Knight of the Order of the Thistle) is a mezzotint by Valentine Green, created in 1780. The print depicts a young Willem IV Hendrik in a formal portrait, showcasing his status as a prince and knight. He is dressed in ornate attire, adorned with the insignia of the Order of the Thistle, a prestigious Scottish knighthood. This mezzotint, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the royal portraiture of the late 18th century, capturing the elegance and formality of the era.
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