Portret van Willem II, prins van Oranje 17th century
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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caricature
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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portrait drawing
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comic style
This anonymous 17th-century print depicts Willem II, Prince of Orange, in an oval frame surrounded by an elaborate design of leaves, ribbons, and medallions. The central image portrays a dignified Prince Willem, dressed in an armor-like garment, with long, curly hair, and a serious expression. The print is a valuable historical artifact providing insight into the visual culture of the Dutch Republic. "Portret van Willem II, prins van Oranje" showcases the stylistic conventions of printmaking in the 17th century and remains a significant piece of Dutch history at the Rijksmuseum.
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