Portret van Willem IV prins van Oranje-Nassau
Frans de Bakker
1752
Medium
etching
Dimensions
135; 86
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**Portret van Willem IV prins van Oranjeassau** is a delicate etching by Dutch artist Frans de Bakker, created in 1752. just 135 mm high by 86 mm wide, this portrait captures Willem IV, of Orange-Nassau a pivotal figure in Dutch history as stadtholder of the Republic during a period of political unrest. Produced shortly after his death in 1751, it likely served as a commemorative print, allowing admirers to honor his legacy in homes and collections across the Netherlands. Etching, the chosen medium, was a favored 18th-century technique for its precision and tonal depth, achieved by biting aci...