Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange

Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange

Crispijn van de Passe I

1601

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a stern expression, dressed in fancy clothes. He's wearing a big hat and a coat with a fur trim. The man is Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange. The details in this portrait are interesting because they show the prince's status. The prince is dressed in expensive clothes, which shows his wealth. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: engraving.

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