Frederica Louisa Wilhelmina (1770-1819). Prinses van Oranje-Nassau. Dochter van Willem V en Wilhelmina van Pruisen
De Saint-Ligié
1783
Medium
ivory
Dimensions
0.7; 6.5; 5.5; 6
About this artwork
drager: diameter 5,5 cm
Art Historical Context
This delicate ivory portrait medallion captures Princess Frederica Louisa Wilhelmina (0-1819) at the tender age of 13. Created by the artist De Saint-Ligié in 1783, it just 5.5 cm in diameter, making it a exquisite example of 18th-century miniature art. Crafted from ivory—a prized medium for its smooth, luminous quality that allowed for intricate carving and fine detail—this small, portable piece (6.5 cm high, 6 cm wide, 0.7 cm deep) was likely designed as a personal keepsake or jewelry element, cherished by nobility for its intimacy and portability. Frederica was the daughter of William V, P...