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Maurits, Prince of Orange (1567-1625)

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt · c. 1613 - c. 1620 · panel; oil paint (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Prince Maurits was stadholder and military commander of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. He sired eight children with six different mistresses. As he refused to marry he had no legal successor. Maurits stands proud in a ceremonial gilded suit of armour, his helmet and gloves are on the table. This design had been the norm for state portraits since 1551, when it was first devised by the Italian painter Titian.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

painting Maurice (Prince of Orange)armour historical persons

Credit lineMaurits, Prince of Orange (1567-1625). c. 1613 - c. 1620. Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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