Portret van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau c. 1780 - 1788

This anonymous engraving depicts Willem V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, the Stadtholder of the Netherlands from 1751 to 1795. The image shows Willem V in a military uniform with a feathered hat, looking directly at the viewer. He is depicted within a laurel wreath oval frame, surrounded by his coat of arms and the motto "Je Maintiendrai" ("I will maintain"). The engraving is a striking example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing Willem V as a powerful and imposing figure. The inscription at the bottom confirms the date of the artwork and the location where it was made.