King William III
1694
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Pieter Stevens van Gunst
Pieter Stevens van Gunst (1659–1724) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
King William III is a 1694 ink by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows King William III. He's dressed in formal clothes and looks serious. The artist used a lot of details to make the king look important, which is interesting because it shows how people wanted to see their leaders back then. The king's face is the main focus of the painting. The artist spent a lot of time getting the expression just right. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of etching.
Pieter Stevens van Gunst (1659–1724) was an artist.
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