Portret van Willem III prins van Oranje-Nassau 1752
fransdebakker
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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19th century
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columned text
This 1752 engraving by Frans de Bakker depicts Willem III, Prince of Orange, in an oval frame. The portrait presents Willem in a formal setting, wearing armor and a lace collar, emphasizing his status and power. The inscription below identifies him as "Willem de III, Prins van Oranje, enz, enz, enz." which translates to "William the III, Prince of Orange, etc, etc, etc.", signifying his numerous titles. The engraving likely served as a commemorative or celebratory piece, reflecting the historical importance of Willem III in Dutch history.
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