Portret van Willem I, prins van Oranje 1600

This engraving by Christoffel van Sichem I, created in 1600, depicts Willem I, Prince of Orange, in a standing pose. Willem is dressed in armor and a ruff, holding a staff and with a helmet on a table beside him. The artwork is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum and is considered an important work of Dutch portraiture, highlighting the Prince's role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. The inscription below the figure provides additional biographical information about Willem, placing him in the context of his time. The artwork's intricate detail and historical significance make it a notable example of 17th-century Dutch art.