Willem V neemt voor het eerst zitting in de Raad van State, 1763 1795 - 1797

This etching by Reinier Vinkeles, created between 1795 and 1797, depicts Willem V, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands, taking his seat in the Council of State for the first time in 1763. The scene is a formal gathering of gentlemen, seated around a table in a grand room. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Dutch history and the formality of 18th-century society. Vinkeles's detailed depiction of the figures and their clothing, combined with the architectural setting, creates a compelling image of this historical event.