Portret van Willem Bentinck van Rhoon (1704-1774)

copy after Jean-Etienne Liotard, 1755 - 1756

Willem Bentinck van Rhoon, copy after J.E. Liotard (c. 1755-1756). The Dutch aristocrat Bentinck (1704-1774) played an important part in gaining William IV's appointment in all the country's provinces. As an advisor, he exercised a major influence on the stadholder's policies, especially on foreign affairs. After the death of William IV in 1751 Bentinck was forced into the background by the advisors of Princess-Regent Anna.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-4155
  • Dimensionsdepth 6.2 cm, height 59.1 cm x width 50 cm x thickness 3.1 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek