Who painted Johan Willem Friso (1687-1711). Prins van Oranje-Nassau?

Johan Willem Friso (1687-1711). Prins van Oranje-Nassau was painted by Unknown in 1710.

Where can I see Johan Willem Friso (1687-1711). Prins van Oranje-Nassau?

Johan Willem Friso (1687-1711). Prins van Oranje-Nassau is held by Rijksmuseum.

Artwork

Johan Willem Friso (1687-1711). Prins van Oranje-Nassau

Johan Willem Friso (1687-1711). Prins van Oranje-Nassau is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. A portrait on cardboard depicts Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Oranje-Nassau.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

As an anonymous creation held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, the piece functions primarily as a visual record of the subject during his lifetime.

The work depicts John William Friso, Prince of Orange, a historical figure who lived from 1687 to 1711. Created in 1710, this miniature painting is executed on cardboard and serves as a portrait of the prince. As an anonymous creation held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, the piece functions primarily as a visual record of the subject during his lifetime.

The small dimensions, measuring 2.1 cm in height and 1.7 cm in width, are characteristic of the miniature genre, likely intended for intimate viewing or personal commemoration rather than public display.

Technique & Style

Created in 1710, this anonymous work is classified as a painting executed on a cardboard support. The piece is formally categorized as a miniature, featuring a compact scale with dimensions of 2.1 cm in height and 1.7 cm in width. Its small format and the use of cardboard as the primary material are characteristic of the miniature genre, distinguishing its physical handling and presentation from larger oil paintings on canvas or panel.

History & Provenance

The anonymous miniature portrait of Johan Willem Friso, created in 1710 on cardboard, is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work, which depicts the Prince of Orange-Nassau, measures 2.1 cm in height and 1.7 cm in width. While the piece is cataloged within the museum's holdings, the provided sources do not specify a unique inventory or accession number for this item. Additionally, no exhibition history is recorded in the available documentation.

Overview

A portrait on cardboard depicts Johan Willem Friso, Prince of Oranje-Nassau. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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