Portret van Willem III
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
248; 343
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 963
Art Historical Context
This engraving, titled "Portret van Willem III," was created by Dutch artist Abraham Bloteling in 1678. Measuring 343 by 248 millimeters, the work presents a formal portrait of William III, Prince of Orange, who would later become King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Produced during the Dutch Golden Age, it captures a moment when printed portraits helped shape public perceptions of political leaders across Europe. Bloteling specialized in engraving, a technique that allowed images to be reproduced in multiple copies with remarkable precision and detail. Unlike paintings, engravings could c...
About the Artist
Abraham Bloteling · 1640–1690
Comment on works: portraits; painter, engraver