Stable Wall of Breda Castle

attributed to Melchior van Herbach, c. 1620

The lower section of this wall was originally the facade of the horse stables of Breda Castle, the Nassaus’ most important Dutch residence from 1403. The castle was a valuable holding for both William of Orange and his sons Philip William and Maurice. Upon inheriting it in 1618, Maurice renovated the stables in the rich Dutch Renaissance style. Its front was incorporated into the Rijksmuseum in 1888 as an example of this type of architecture.

  • Artwork typewall
  • Object numberBK-NM-8654
  • Dimensionsheight 180 cm x width 45 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteen en baksteen