Antique Print-WILLEM VAN ORANJE-ZWIJGER-SILENT-Schouman-Houbraken-ca. 1750

Engraving/etching on hand laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 13.7 x 22.9 cm. The image size is ca. 11.1 x 17.4 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 5.4 x 9 inch. The image size is ca. 4.4 x 6.9 inch.

Antique print, titled: ”Willem de Eerste, prins van Oranje.” – Portrait of Willem van Oranje, also Willem de Zwijger (William I, Prince of Orange, also William the Silent or Taciturn, 1533-1584). A portrait from Wagenaar’s “Tegenwoordige Staat der Nederlanden” (Amsterdam, Isaac Tirion, ca. 1740-1790). Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Jacob Houbraken’ after ‘Aert Schouman after a painting by Michiel Jansz. Mierevelt. ‘. Jacob Houbraken (Dordrecht 1698 – Amsterdam 1780). Houbraken was a Dutch artist, engraver and art collector. Jacob spend most his time designing and engraving portraits, such as the one offered here. His father (Arnold Houbraken 1660-1719) before him was also a celebrated artist/engraver. Design drawing by Aert Schouman after a painting by Michiel Jansz. Mierevelt.

Condition: Good, given age. Foxing in the margins. Remains of tape from previous attachment on rear. Crease in right lower. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-WILLEM VAN ORANJE-ZWIJGER-SILENT-SCHOUMAN-HOUBRAKEN

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