Portret van Willem I, prins van Oranje 1730

This 1730 engraving, by an anonymous artist, depicts Willem I, Prince of Orange, in a bust-length portrait. He is shown wearing a ruff and armor, and is framed by a laurel wreath, symbolic of his status and achievements. The image is inscribed with “Willem de Eerste Prins van Oranje,” confirming the subject’s identity. The engraving, which measures 272 mm in height and 183 mm in width, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is an example of historical portraiture, demonstrating the traditional methods of representing important figures from the past.