Stadholder Collection

WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY. King William III of England, holding the Bill of Rights in his hand, and Queen Mary II. Woodcut from an 18th century English childrens history of England

Prince Orange Drowns 1687 1711 Johan Willem Friso
prince, orange, drowns, 1687, 1711, johan, willem, friso, stadholder, friesland, shown, moments, before, death, drowning, crossing, holland, diep, ferry, way, hague, ferrymen, rough, water, boatmen

Princes Day, 1660-79 (oil on panel)
3709937 Princes Day, 1660-79 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 46x62.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Princes Day)

Portrait of Mary Stuart, Wife of Prince William III, c. 1683 (oil on canvas)
3545940 Portrait of Mary Stuart, Wife of Prince William III, c. 1683 (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); 80.5x63.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

"Pylades and Orestes", pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1797 (etching)
NCO89954 " Pylades and Orestes", pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1797 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder, c. 1680-84 (oil on canvas)
3545939 Portrait of William III, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder, c.1680-84 (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); 80.5x63 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Arrival of Stadholder-King Willem III in the Oranjepolder on 31 January 1691
5671996 The Arrival of Stadholder-King Willem III in the Oranjepolder on 31 January 1691, 1692 (oil on canvas) by Backhuysen, Ludolf, I (1630-1708); 53.5x67.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672 (oil on canvas)
3709980 Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672 (oil on canvas) by Wyckersloot, Jan van (fl.1643-83); 43x37.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Allegory Stadtholdership Prince Frederick Henry
Allegory of the Stadtholdership of Prince Frederick Henry, Allegory of Stadholderhood of Prince Frederick Henry. The female personification Victoria with a palm branch hands the stadholder a laurel

Portrait Ernst Casimir I 1573-1632 Count Nassau-Dietz
Portrait of Ernst Casimir I (1573-1632), Count of Nassau-Dietz, Portrait of Ernst Casimir, Stadholder of Friesland, Groningen and Drente. Bust, to the right

Exchange Fire Vaartse Rijn Jutphs Fire Fight
Exchange of Fire on the Vaartse Rijn near Jutphs, Fire Fight on the Vaartse Rijn near Jutphs, Fire Fight on the Vaartse Rijn near Jutphs on May 9, 1787, at ten o clock in the evening

Willem Frederik 1613-64 Count Nassau-Dietz Stadholder
Willem Frederik (1613-64), Count of Nassau-Dietz, Stadholder of Friesland, Portrait of Willem Frederik (1613-64), Stadholder of Friesland

Portrait Amalia van Solms Gemals mothers stadholder
Portrait of Amalia van Solms Gemals and mothers of the stadholder (series title), Portrait of Amalia van Solms, wife of Frederik Hendrik

Portrait Amalia van Solms Gemins mothers stadholder
Portrait of Amalia van Solms Gemins and mothers of the stadholder (series title), Portrait of Amalia van Solms, wife of Frederik Hendrik

copy after Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt Portrait
copy after: Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange (1584-1647), portrait painting visual material wood oil

WILLIAM III & QUEEN MARY. King William III, holding the Bill (Declaration) of Rights in his hand, and Queen Mary II of England. Woodcut from an 18th century English childrens history of England

William III (1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England, from The Gallery
KW200764 William III (1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England, from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School

Allegory installation of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau, stadtholder of Friesland, August 5 1620, Count Ernst Casimir hand over his heart to the province of Friesland virgin

William II, Prince of Orange (1626-50) engraved by W. Thomas (engraving) (b&w)
XJF100246 William II, Prince of Orange (1626-50) engraved by W. Thomas (engraving) (b&w) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

WILLIAM I (1535-1584). William the Silent. Founder of the Dutch Republic and first Stadholder, 1579-1584. Painting by Adriaen Thomasz (1544-1589)

WILLIAM I (1533-1584). William the Silent. Stadholder of Dutch Republic (1579-1584). Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting by Antonio Moro

ROYAL COUPLE, 1641. Princess Mary (1631-1660), daughter of King Charles I of England, and Prince William II of Orange (1626-1650) at the time of their marriage in 1641

KING WILLIAM III OF ENGLAND. (1650-1702). King of England, 1689-1702. Oil by Sir Godfrey Kneller

WILLIAM III OF ENGLAND (1650-1702). Stadholder of Holland (1672-1702) and King of England (1689-1702). The Revolution of 1688: William III entering Exeter. Engraving, 1888

WILLIAM III AND QUEEN MARY. The Protestants Joy at the Glorious Coronation of King William and Queen Mary. Color woodcut from a popular English ballad-sheet, 1869

Maurice of Nassau (1567-1625). Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau and Stadholder of Holland. Portrait by anonymous author. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

WILLIAM I of Orange, called The Silent (1533-1584)
" WILLIAM I of Orange, called " The Silent" (1533-1584). Stadholder of Holland. Reformation Wall. Sculpture. SWITZERLAND. GENʖ E. Geneva."

WILLIAM III OF ENGLAND. William III (1650-1702). Steel engraving, English, 19th century

WILLIAM I (1533-1584). Known as William the Silent. Founder of the Dutch Republic and first Stadholder, 1579-1584. The assassination of William I at Delft by Balthazar Gerard

WILLIAM III & MARY II of England: colored wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM I (1533-1584). Known as the Silent. Founder of the Dutch Republic and first Stadholder, 1579-1584. Steel engraving, French, 19th century, after a painting by Frans Pourbus the Elder

WILLIAM III AND QUEEN MARY of England. Wood engraving

WILLIAM III (1650-1702). Stadholder of Holland (1672-1702) and King of England (1689-1702). King William at the Battle of the Boyne, 1 July 1690. Steel engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM III: BOYNE, 1690. The King of England at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland: wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM I (1533-1584). William the Silent. Founder of the Dutch Republic and first Stadholder, 1579-1584. Line engraving, Dutch, 1623

WILLIAM III OF ENGLAND (1650-1702). Stadholder of Holland (1672-1702) and King of England (1689-1702). William at the Battle of the Boyne, 1 July 1690. Wood engraving, 19th century

William I / Silent / Dutch
WILLIAM I THE SILENT of ORANGE Dutch Stadholder (1579-84)

Moritz Orange / Dutch Mini
MORITZ OF ORANGE Stadholder of Holland

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"Stadholder: The Powerful Figure in Dutch History" The term "stadholder" holds a significant place in the history of the Netherlands, representing influential leaders who played pivotal roles in shaping the nation. One such notable figure is William III, also known as King William III of England. In his hand, he firmly holds the Bill of Rights, symbolizing his commitment to upholding liberty and justice. However, it was not only William III who held this esteemed title. The first stadholder was none other than William I, also known as William the Silent. This Dutch prince laid the foundation for future stadholders by leading the struggle for independence against Spanish rule. Tragically, another prominent stadholder met an untimely demise. Prince Orange Drowns refers to Johan Willem Friso's unfortunate fate from 1687 to 1711. Despite this tragedy, his contributions to Dutch politics were noteworthy and left a lasting impact on subsequent generations. Princes Day became a celebrated event during the years 1660-79 when oil paintings captured its grandeur on panel canvases. These artworks depicted scenes filled with pomp and splendor that honored both royalty and commoners alike. Mary Stuart deserves recognition alongside her husband Prince William III as she stood by his side throughout their reigns together. A portrait painted around 1683 captures her elegance and grace while highlighting her integral role in supporting her spouse's endeavors. Artistic depictions further shed light on historical events surrounding stadholdership. An etching titled "Pylades and Orestes, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797, showcases themes of loyalty and friendship that resonated with those living under stadholder rule. Portraits immortalize key figures like William III himself or even earlier princes such as Ernst Casimir I (1573-1632), Count Nassau-Dietz – each capturing their unique personalities through oil-on-canvas masterpieces.