Bust of William of Orange

workshop of Hendrick de Keyser (I), c. 1618 - in or before 1621

William of Orange is murdered in 1584. Philip II ordered this assassination, but he does not regain his country. In 1588 the northern part of the Netherlands officially becomes a republic. Orange is considered the Father of the Fatherland. This bust of William is based on the portrait on his tomb in the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, a monument that was constructed 35 years after his death.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-NM-5757
  • Dimensionsheight 62 cm x width 49 cm x depth 25 cm, height 78 cm
  • Physical characteristicsterracotta met brons- of goudverf