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Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadholder
Caspar Netscher, 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.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-C-194
- Dimensionsheight 80.5 cm x width 63 cm, thickness 5.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas