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Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange
Adriaen Thomasz. Key, c. 1579
Of the noblemen who rebelled against Phillip II’s Spanish rule of the Netherlands, William of Orange rose to become the great leader of the Dutch Revolt. He defended his own interests, strove for greater independence and advocated freedom of religion. In 1580 Phillip II put a price on his head, and he was assassinated four years later.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-3148
- Dimensionsheight 48 cm x width 35 cm, height 68 cm x width 55 cm x depth 5.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on panel