Portret van Maurits (1567-1625), prins van Oranje
after c. 1612
Medium
oil on copper
Dimensions
2.4; 8.5; 11.5; 12.5; 15.5
About this artwork
lijst: hoogte 15,5 cm x breedte 12,5 cm (drager incl. lijst en oog)
Art Historical Context
**Portrait of Maurits (1567-1625), Prince of Orange** *by Jacob Lyon, after c. 1612, oil on copper, .5 × 8.5 cm, RijksmuseumThis intimate portrait captures Maurits of Nassau, Prince of Orange, a pivotal in Dutch history as stadtholder of the United Provinces during the Eighty Years' War against Spanish rule. Painted after around 1612 by Jacob, a lesser-known Dutch artist active in the early 17th century, it the prince likely in his later years, embodying the leadership that helped secure Dutch independence. At just 11.5 by 8.5 cm, this miniature was ideal for personal collections, perhaps wo...
About the Artist
Jacob Lyon · 1577–1677
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