Portrait of William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange, Stadholder and from 1689 on, King of England — Godfried Schalcken

Godfried Schalcken. Painted c. 1692 - c. 1697.

This striking painting is a portrait of a ruler lit only by the flame of a candle. The candle has a symbolic meaning. It serves others with its light, while burning itself out. In other words, self-denial is a noble virtue. William wears a suit of armour with an ermine cloak around his neck as a sign of royalty.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, King Stadtholder William III and Mary Stuart / Delftware, 17th Century.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 65 × 76.5 cm

Print: 65 × 76.5 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/200107976. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.