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Portrait of a Little Boy, Possibly Louis of Nassau
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Portrait of a Little Boy, Possibly Louis of Nassau

anonymous · 1604 · panel; oil paint (paint)

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

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This sitter is probably Louis of Nassau, an illegitimate son of Maurice. He is depicted wearing a gold medal bearing a portrait of his father. This medal was struck to celebrate the Capture of Grave in 1602. Louis was born at that time and is eighteen months old in this portrait. Did Maurice dedicate his victory to his youngest scion?

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
paintingMaurice (Prince of Orange)Lodewijk van Nassau-Beverweerdchildhistorical personsGraveInname van Grave (1602)
Credit linePortrait of a Little Boy, Possibly Louis of Nassau. 1604. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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