Portret van Maurits, prins van Oranje
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
421; 298
About this artwork
gravure
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we spotlight *Portret van Maurits, prins van Oranje* (Portrait of Maurits, Prince Orange), a striking 1625 engraving by Dutch artist Willem Jacobsz Delff. Measuring 421mm by 298mm, this large-scale print captures the likeness of Maurits of Nassau (1567–1625), the celebrated military leader and stadtholder who spearheaded the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule, helping forge the independent Dutch Republic during its Golden Age. Created in the year of Maurits's death, the portrait likely served as a commemorative tribute, reflecting the era's reverence for n...