Print Description
Monumental tomb for Frederick, Prince of Orange-Nassau (English: William George Frederick, Dutch: Willem George Frederik, 1774 – 1799), he was the youngest son of William V, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic and Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia, sister of King Frederick William II. The tomb is flanked by 3 putti and overshadowed by a willow, in the background on the left there is a batllefield scene.
Made by Jacobus Wijsman after Jan Willem Pieneman.
Medium: stipple engraving / etching on wove paper.
Sheet size: 49 x 66 cm (19.29 x 25.98 inch). Image size: 40 x 51 cm. (15.75 x 20.08 inch).
Condition: good, given age. A few very small spots. Some very light crinkles. Overall a very good copy. A small manuscript collection annotation on the rear: Meyer d Pomp (?). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
FREDERICK-PRINCE-ORANGE NASSAU-TOMB | DP-A1-002-13
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This original antique print was published in The Netherlands, ca. 1800. Rare. Artists and Engravers: This plate engraved by J. Wysman after Pineman.
Biography engraver: Jacobus Wijsman (1768-1827), Dutch engraver.
Biography artist: Jan Willem Pieneman (1779 – 1853) was a painter from the Northern Netherlands.
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