Print Description
Original antique print showing a portrait of William the Silent or William the Taciturn (1533 – 1584), more commonly known in the Netherlands as William of Orange (Dutch: Willem van Oranje), the main leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish Habsburgs that set off the Eighty Years’ War.
Made by Anonymous after own design.
Medium: Engraving / etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 13 x 18 cm (5.12 x 7.09 inch). Image size: 10 x 14.5 cm. (3.94 x 5.71 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Some small spots in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
WILLIAM I OF ORGANGE-THE SILENT-PORTRAIT | PCO-C2-02
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published in England c. 1700.
Biography engraver: Engraver unknown/to be determined.
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