Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau 1751

This 1751 engraving by Pieter Tanjé depicts Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau, within an oval frame. The prince, dressed in opulent attire, is shown with a long wig, a common hairstyle of the era. The surrounding landscape features a depiction of a battle, possibly a symbolic representation of Friso's military engagements. The engraving's inscription "Societ. Bibliopol. Rottered. Excudit" indicates it was printed by a society of booksellers in Rotterdam, providing insight into the print's production and distribution. Tanjé, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and engravings, captured the prince’s noble status in this striking image.