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Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806

Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806, by Jan Willem Pieneman, oil, 1806
Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806, by Jan Willem Pieneman, oil, 1806

Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806 is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Jan Willem Pieneman. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in the Netherlands, the piece employs the medium of oil to depict its subject matter, adhering to the conventions of early 19th-century panel painting.

Executed in 1806 by Jan Willem Pieneman, this allegorical work is realized in oil paint on a panel support. The painting measures 53 cm in height and 41.5 cm in width. Created in the Netherlands, the piece employs the medium of oil to depict its subject matter, adhering to the conventions of early 19th-century panel painting. The work is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum at Villa Welgelegen.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, located in the Netherlands. It is also associated with Villa Welgelegen. The work was created by Jan Willem Pieneman in 1806 and is executed in oil paint on panel.

Specific inventory or accession numbers are not provided in the available sources. Furthermore, the provided documentation does not contain details regarding the artwork's exhibition history or specific dates of display.

Legacy

The painting's legacy is anchored in its historical context and enduring presence in a major national collection. Created in 1806 by Jan Willem Pieneman, the work memorializes the death of Prince William V and reflects the political climate of the Dutch Republic during that period. Its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum's holdings at Villa Welgelegen has ensured continued public access and scholarly attention.

The artwork remains a subject of study for its allegorical composition and its role in 19th-century Dutch painting.

Overview

Allegory of the Death of Prince William V is an oil painting created by Jan Willem Pieneman in 1806. It is now held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in mourning, standing before a pedestal bearing a statue of a man identified as the 'Prince of Orange'. The scene is populated by winged figures, suggesting a symbolic or allegorical narrative related to the death of Prince William V.

Oikeus ja viattomuus
Oikeus ja viattomuus, Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan Willem Pieneman

Artist

Jan Willem Pieneman

Jan Willem Pieneman (1779–1853) was an artist, born in Abcoude.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806?

Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806 was painted by Jan Willem Pieneman in 1806.

Where can I see Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806?

Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806 is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806?

Allegory of the Death of Prince William V, 1806 is associated with Neoclassicism.

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