Open full image Pin

Portrait of Prince Willem II (1626-1650)

Unknown

1647

oil

canvas

From the collection of Mauritshuis

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait William Ii, Prince of Orange

Dominant colour

Portrait of Prince Willem II (1626-1650) is a 1647 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting William Ii, Prince of Orange, held at Mauritshuis.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1647 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a black leather jacket, adorned with gold studs, and a blue sash around his waist. He wears a white collared shirt and holds a sword in his right hand, with his left hand resting on a table. The background features a cloudy sky. The man's attire and the sword suggest a sense of nobility and power. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the scene.