Portret van Willem I, prins van Oranje
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
297; 352
About this artwork
proefdruk van gravure
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we explore the rich heritage of Dutch portraiture. *Portret van Willem I, prins van Oranje* (Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange), created in 1623 by engraver Willem Jacobsz Delff, captures the likeness of William the Silent—the revered leader of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. This striking engraving, measuring 352 mm high by 297 mm wide, honors a national hero who died in 1584, symbolizing enduring Dutch independence during the early Golden Age. As a *proefdruk* or proof print, this rare early impression reveals the meticulous process of engr...