Portret van Willem V 1757

This 1757 "Portret van Willem V" is a round relief portrait carved in mother-of-pearl by Johannes Christiaan Konsé. The portrait depicts Willem V in profile, facing right. The work features delicate carving detail throughout, particularly in the ornate clothing and sash worn by the subject. Willem V, Prince of Orange, was the last stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, and this work is an example of the artistic focus on prominent figures in the 18th century.