Portret van Willem III 1675 - 1700

This anonymous, 17th-century, portrait of Willem III is carved in mother-of-pearl. The tiny, oval relief, measuring just under 7 centimeters in height and 5 centimeters in width, depicts the king with a wavy, elaborate wig, dressed in armor. The portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the techniques of portraiture popular during the Dutch Golden Age.