Willem V neemt voor het eerst zitting in de Raad van State, 1763 1795 - 1797

Reinier Vinkeles's etching, *Willem V neemt voor het eerst zitting in de Raad van State, 1763* (1795-1797), depicts Willem V, the Stadholder of the Dutch Republic, being introduced to a meeting of the Council of State. The artwork, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a historical record of the Dutch Republic, capturing a significant moment in the country’s political life. The scene, set in a grand room with portraits on the walls, showcases Willem V entering the meeting, with his fellow council members attentively listening to the proceedings. Vinkeles, known for his detailed and precise style, renders the composition with meticulous detail, capturing the formal attire and expressions of the council members.