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Prince’s Day

Jan Havicksz. Steen · 1660 - 1679 · panel; oil paint (paint)

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

About this work

Prince’s Day! This popular feast-day celebrated the birthday (14 November 1650) of Prince William III of Orange-Nassau. How this was done is explained on the piece of paper on the floor in the middle foreground. This translates as: ‘To the health of the Nassau laddie, in one hand a rapier, and in the other a glass raised gladly.’ This is sure to boost spirits; the revellers take no notice of the portrait of the prince ‘overlooking’ the scene.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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Credit linePrince’s Day. 1660 - 1679. Jan Havicksz. Steen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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