Portret van Willem II, prins van Oranje by Anonymous

Portret van Willem II, prins van Oranje 17th century

pencil drawn

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

portrait reference

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

This 17th-century engraving by an anonymous artist depicts Willem II, Prince of Orange, in an oval frame. The portrait showcases Willem II in a regal manner, with a large feathered hat and a lace collar. His serious expression suggests the importance and weight of his royal lineage. The engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the visual culture and portraiture of the 17th-century Dutch Republic.