Wapen van Maurits, prins van Oranje 18th century

This 18th-century engraving by an anonymous artist depicts the coat of arms of Maurice, Prince of Orange. The intricate design features heraldic symbols, including lions and a shield, representing Maurice's lineage and titles, such as Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau, and Stadtholder of the Netherlands. The inscription below the shield provides biographical details, noting his birth date (1567) and death date (1625). This small artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the visual language of heraldry and the symbolic representation of power in the Dutch Republic during Maurice's lifetime.