Who painted Portrait of Johan Willem Friso van Oranje- Nassau (1687-1711)?

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

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

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

What movement is Portrait of Johan Willem Friso van Oranje- Nassau (1687-1711)?

Portrait of Johan Willem Friso van Oranje- Nassau (1687-1711) is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Johan Willem Friso van Oranje- Nassau (1687-1711)

Unknown , 1710

Portrait of Johan Willem Friso van Oranje- Nassau (1687-1711) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. A portrait on cardboard depicts Johan Willem Friso van Oranje-Nassau, rendered in a realistic style with attention to detail.

About this work

Technique & Style

This miniature portrait was executed on cardboard support, a material noted in the source documentation. The work measures 4.7 cm in height by 3.7 cm in width, reflecting its classification as a small‑scale painting. It was painted circa 1710 in Holland, employing a technique typical of portrait miniatures of the period, with careful handling to preserve the delicate cardboard surface.

History & Provenance

The portrait dates to 1710 and is executed in oil on cardboard. It entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings as part of its anonymous collection, where it remains located. The work is catalogued as a miniature portrait and was produced in Holland during the early eighteenth century.

Overview

A portrait on cardboard depicts Johan Willem Friso van Oranje-Nassau, rendered in a realistic style with attention to detail.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, his serious expression engaging the viewer directly. The somber tone and chiaroscuro suggest a dignified and introspective personality.