Portrait of William III

From the series One hundred masterpieces
Missing Title Godfried Schalcken (1643–1706), oil on canvas, ca. 1692-1697
A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’ A Pelican and other Birds near a Pool, Known as ‘The Floating Feather’

A Pelican and other Birds near a Water Basin

1:15 min. - Look at the magnificent feathers by the 17th-century bird painter

Still Life with Asparagus Still Life with Asparagus

Still Life with Asparagus

1:10 min. - In the spotlight with no frills

View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht

View of Herengracht’s Golden Bend

1:21 min. - Herengracht under construction, with some still vacant lots

Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman

Petronella Oortman’s Doll’s House

1:26 min. - Take a look around in this deluxe doll’s house

The Battle of Terheide The Battle of Terheide

The Battle of Terheide

1:00 min. - Experience Maarten Tromp’s last naval battle

Flower pyramid Flower pyramid

Flower pyramid

1:13 min. - A short fashion

Gallant Conversation, Known as ‘The Paternal Admonition’ Gallant Conversation, Known as ‘The Paternal Admonition’

Gallant Conversation, Known as ‘The Paternal Admonition’

1:11 min. - An ambiguous scene with exquisite fabrics

A Mother Delousing her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘A Mother’s Duty’ A Mother Delousing her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘A Mother’s Duty’

A Mother Delousing her Child’s Hair, Known as ‘A Mother’s Duty’

1:13 min. - Zoom in on the ‘through-views’ and many gradations of light

The Sick Child The Sick Child

The Sick Child

1:10 min. - An ashen face. Did this child have the plague?

Italian Landscape with a Draughtsman Italian Landscape with a Draughtsman

Italianate Landscape with a Draughtsman

1:13 min. - Lose yourself in this large painting aglow in evening light

Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter

Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter

1:15 min. - His eyes are closed. Why?

Portrait of Andries de Graeff Portrait of Andries de Graeff

Portrait of Andries de Graeff

1:16 min. - An impressive classic bust with a contemporary twist

Twee toiletkoffers Twee toiletkoffers

Two Toilet Caskets

1:07 min. - Decorated from top to bottom with rich marquetry, or inlaid work

Model of the William Rex Model of the William Rex

Model of the William Rex

1:14 min. - Boarding by force! How did this fighting machine attack?

Chest with nine porcelain bottles Chest with nine porcelain bottles

Box with Nine Bottles

1:15 min. - The contents of these bottle cabinets were precious

Layette Cupboard Layette Cupboard

Layette cupboard

0:57 min. - Zoom in on this deluxe baby linen cupboard

Missing Title Missing Title

Portrait of William III

1:25 min. - Prince of Orange, King of England and Stadtholder