Willem III (1650-1702), prins van Oranje en sinds 1689 koning van Engeland
1670 - 1684
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
39.5; 49
About this artwork
olieverf op doek
Art Historical Context
This intimate portrait by Caspar Netscher depicts William III, Prince of Orange, during his formative years as a Dutch statesman. Created between 1670 and 1684 in oil on canvas, the work shows the future king of England—whose title notes his accession in 1689—before his rise to the English throne. Netscher, a leading figure in the Dutch Golden Age, specialized in refined portraits that blended precise observation with elegant composure, often for aristocratic patrons. Measuring just 49 by 39.5 centimeters, the small scale invites close viewing and highlights Netscher’s meticulous technique. O...
About the Artist
Caspar Netscher · 1639–1684
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