714 - Unknown (18th), Portrait of William II, 1725, Copper engraving

Unknown (18th), Portrait of William II, 1725, Copper engraving Unknown (18th century): Portrait of Willem II in armour with allegorical frame, 1725, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Willem de II.". Upper left numbered in the printing plate: "II. Deel Fol 325". Date: 1725 Description: The artwork shows a portrait of Willem II, who is depicted in splendid armour and wearing a crown. He wears a sword and a cloak that falls over his shoulder with a detailed coat of arms on it. The background shows a battle scene. The picture is surrounded by an elaborately designed frame - printed separately - with military symbols, armour and flags. Allegorical figures and emblems are worked into the sides. Source: François Halma (1653 -1722 ) Tooneel der Vereenigde Nederlanden en onderhorige landschappen, 1725 | Book, Science Keywords: Willem II, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 38,8 cm x 26,3 cm (15,3 x 10,4 in), Plate: 34,4 cm x 25,3 cm (13,5 x 10 in), Depiction: 33,3 cm x 24,4 cm (13,1 x 9,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Discoloured due to age. With browned margins. Slight undulations in the paper, particularly in the upper margin. Crease and pinholes along the left edge of the sheet.