Portret van Frederik Hendrik, prins van Oranje c. 1640 - 1641
coenraetwaumans
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
Coenraet Waumans’s 17th-century engraving, "Portret van Frederik Hendrik, prins van Oranje," depicts Prince Frederick Henry of Orange, a prominent figure in Dutch history. The etching presents the prince in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate details in his armor and weaponry. The inscription below the figure lists his titles, emphasizing his power and influence. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age and provides a glimpse into the courtly culture of the period.
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