Maurits (1567-1625), Prince of Orange, Lying in State, 1625 — Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne. Painted c. 1625.

Prince Maurice died on 23 April 1625 at the age of 57. Rumour had it that he was poisoned. However, an autopsy proved that his death was due to an abscess on his liver. Shortly afterwards, he was embalmed and laid in state, dressed in a fur-lined tabard, as seen in this small portrait. The burial took place in Delft on 20 September

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, Power struggle in the young Republic.

oil paint (paint), copper (metal) · Original size: 12.1 × 7.3 cm

Print: 34.8 × 21 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108366. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.