Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje by Peter van Voorde

Portret van Willem III, prins van Oranje c. 1665 - 1670

petervanvoorde

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

mechanical pen drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

pencil art

This etching by Peter van Voorde depicts Willem III, Prince of Orange, in an ornate oval frame. The prince is shown in formal attire, holding a baton and a helmet, symbols of his power and military prowess. The frame is filled with putti and military paraphernalia, emphasizing his status and lineage. The detailed inscription below the portrait identifies Willem III as the Prince of Orange and highlights his various titles. This striking portrait, created between 1665-1670, captures the grandeur and authority of this prominent historical figure.