Willem III wordt ingezworen als stadhouder, 1672 after 1674

This anonymous engraving from the Rijksmuseum depicts the swearing-in of Willem III as stadtholder in 1672. The scene takes place in a grand hall, with Willem III seated at a table surrounded by numerous figures. The inscription above him reads "His Highness, the Heer Prince, now truly ever Stadtholder ordained, in the year 1672." The artwork, created after 1674, serves as a historical document capturing a significant event in Dutch history. The engraving style, featuring detailed figures and architectural elements, was popular in the 17th century.