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Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange
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Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange

Adriaen Thomasz. Key · c. 1579 · panel; oil paint (paint)

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

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Of the noblemen who rebelled against Phillip II’s Spanish rule of the Netherlands, William of Orange rose to become the great leader of the Dutch Revolt. He defended his own interests, strove for greater independence and advocated freedom of religion. In 1580 Phillip II put a price on his head, and he was assassinated four years later.

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Credit linePortrait of William I, Prince of Orange. c. 1579. Adriaen Thomasz. Key. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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