William III (1650-1702), Prince of Orange and since 1689, King of England — Caspar Netscher

Caspar Netscher. Painted c. 1680 - c. 1684.

At the time that this portrait was made, William III was stadholder of the Dutch Republic and commander of the army. This is how a ruler had himself immortalized, namely holding a commander’s staff to underscore his actual might. The plumed helmet and orange sash also signify his status. Still the prince had not yet reached the height of his power: in 1689 he would also become the king of England.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 63 × 80.5 cm · On loan from the City of Amsterdam (A. van der Hoop Bequest)

Print: 63 × 80.5 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/20025819. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.