Portret van de Stadhouder Willem IV (1711-51)

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buitenmaat: hoogte 5,7 cm (incl. lijst) x breedte 4,2 cm (incl. lijst) x diepte 0,5 cm (incl. lijst)

Art Historical Context

This exquisite miniature portrait by Jean-Etienne Liotard captures Stadtholder Willem IV of the Netherlands, who ruled from 1747 until his death in 1751. Painted between 1755 and 1760, several years after Willem’s passing, the work measures just 5 by 4 centimeters on ivory, a material prized in the eighteenth century for its smooth surface and luminous quality. Liotard, a Swiss artist celebrated for his delicate pastel and enamel portraits of European nobility, demonstrates remarkable precision in this small-scale piece, likely intended as a personal memento or diplomatic gift. The portrait’s...

About the Artist

Jean-Etienne Liotard · 1692–1789

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