Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje by Philibert Bouttats

Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje 1702 - 1726

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

pencil art

This engraving, created by Philibert Bouttats between 1702 and 1726, depicts Willem III, Prince of Orange. It shows him in a formal portrait, adorned with a crown and a richly decorated garment. The portrait is framed with elaborate ornamentation, including a banner with his title: “Gulielmus III. DG. Anglie. Scotie. Francie. Et Hibernix. Rex.” This artwork is a testament to Bouttats’s skill in portraiture and printmaking, reflecting the grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age. The engraving is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the political and social context of the time.