Haardplaat met een jonge Willem III te paard after 1658

This cast iron fireplace screen from the Rijksmuseum depicts Willem III, the King of England, Scotland and Ireland, on horseback. Created after 1658, the piece is a fine example of the Dutch decorative arts of the 17th century. The elaborate Baroque frame surrounding the central image is typical of fireplace screens of this period, and the highly detailed carving of the horse and rider exemplifies the craftsmanship of anonymous Dutch artists.