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Prince Maurits, accompanied by Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia and his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and others, on the Buitenhof, The Hague

Paulus van Hillegaert , 1621

Prince Maurits, accompanied by Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia and his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and others, on the Buitenhof, The Hague, by Paulus van Hillegaert, oil, 1621
Prince Maurits, accompanied by Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia and his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and others, on the Buitenhof, The Hague, by Paulus van Hillegaert, oil, 1621

Prince Maurits, accompanied by Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia and his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and others, on the Buitenhof, The Hague is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Paulus van Hillegaert. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The composition includes a prominent tree and the surrounding garden, symbols of stability and the princely domain.

The painting portrays Prince Maurits of Nassau standing on the Buitenhof in The Hague, accompanied by his brother Prince Frederick Hendrik, the exiled King Frederick V of Bohemia, and his wife Elizabeth Stuart, alongside other courtiers and a soldier. The composition includes a prominent tree and the surrounding garden, symbols of stability and the princely domain. By placing the figures together in a recognizable civic space, the work underscores the political alliance among the Dutch stadtholder, the Bohemian rebels, and the English princess, reflecting Maurits' role as a military leader and diplomatic figure in early-modern Europe.

Technique & Style

Created in 1621 by Paulus van Hillegaert (I), this work is an oil painting executed on a canvas support. The composition measures 85 centimeters in height and 117 centimeters in width. The artist employed oil paint to depict a historical gathering on the Buitenhof in The Hague, featuring figures such as Prince Maurits, Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia, and Elizabeth Stuart alongside soldiers and trees. The work is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

History & Provenance

Created in 1621 by Paulus van Hillegaert (I), this oil painting on canvas depicts a gathering on the Buitenhof in The Hague. The work measures 85 by 117 centimeters and features prominent figures including Prince Maurits, Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia, and his wife Elizabeth Stuart. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Specific details regarding the original commission or the immediate ownership chain following its creation are not documented in the available records.

Overview

Paulus van Hillegaert's oil painting from 1621, titled "Prince Maurits, accompanied by Prince Frederik Hendrik, Frederick V of Bohemia and his wife Elizabeth Stuart, and others, on the Buitenhof, The Hague," captures a significant public gathering. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, depicts a lively outdoor scene featuring several notable individuals of the era. The artist, active in the early 17th century, specialized in depicting such historical and equestrian subjects.

Context

This painting is a product of the Dutch Golden Age, a period in the Netherlands renowned for its vibrant artistic and cultural advancements. Paulus van Hillegaert was a notable figure within this era, known for his particular expertise in depicting landscapes, military engagements, and equestrian portraits. His work shares stylistic affinities with contemporaries such as Henri Ambrosius Pacx, reflecting broader artistic trends of the early 17th century.

The Princes of Orange and their Families on Horseback, Riding Out from The Buitenhof, The Hague
The Princes of Orange and their Families on Horseback, Riding Out from The Buitenhof, The Hague, Paulus van Hillegaert

Artist & collection

Artist

Paulus van Hillegaert

Paulus van Hillegaert (I) or Pauwels van Hillegaert (I) (1596–1640) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman, known mainly for his landscapes, military scenes and equestrian portraits.

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