Taferelen uit het leven van prins Willem I, 1568-1584
1779
Medium
etching
Dimensions
219; 273
About this artwork
Illustratie voor: J. Nomsz, Willem de eerste, of de grondlegging der Nederlandsche vryheid. : In vier en twintig zangen, Johannes Smit en Zoon en Willem Vermandel: Amsterdam 1785. Staat met de letter.
Art Historical Context
**Taferelen uit het leven van prins I, 1568-1584** is a captivating etching by Dutch artist Theodoor Koning, created in 1779. 273 × 219 mm, this print depicts key scenes from the life of Prince William I Orange—known as the Father of the Fatherland—spanning the pivotal years 1779 to 1584. William's leadership during the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule laid the groundwork for Dutch independence, making these vignettes a vivid tribute to his heroism. Produced as an illustration for J. Nomsz's epic poem *Willem de eerste, of de grondlegging der Nederlandsche vryheid* (William the First, or the...