Dutch Republic Collection

The Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781
6116548 The Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781; (add.info.: The Battle of Dogger Bank, 1781, between navies of the Dutch Republic and Great Britain during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War)

King William III entering Exeter on his way to London
5308144 King William III entering Exeter on his way to London.; (add.info.: King William III (1650-1702) entering Exeter on his way to London

Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange
3330088 Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (1567-1625)

Maurice of Orange, portrait
6266178 Maurice of Orange, portrait; (add.info.: Maurice of Orange, 1567-1625. Stadtholder of all the provinces of the Dutch Republic except for Friesland.); Photo © Ken Welsh

The Capture of Gibraltar, 1704
6266288 The Capture of Gibraltar, 1704; (add.info.: The Capture of Gibraltar, 1704, by the combined fleets of England and Holland.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Seal of William III of England
3119142 Seal of William III of England; (add.info.: Seal of William III of England (1650-1702) Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht

Anthonie van der Heim
3119027 Anthonie van der Heim; (add.info.: Portrait of Anthonie van der Heim (1693-1746) a Grand Pensionary of Holland. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

William III (engraving)
2911190 William III (engraving); (add.info.: William III Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from 1672, and King of England, Ireland)

William III of England
3585972 William III of England; (add.info.: Portrait of William III of England (1650-1702) sovereign Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Gelderland

Regulatory act of van Oldenbarnevelt, 1710-1740. Creator: Anon
Regulatory act of van Oldenbarnevelt, 1710-1740. Stage with a donkey and seven monkeys on it. In the background the Binnenhof

Portrait of a Man (with his Wife), 1647. Creator: Hendrick Bloemaert
Portrait of a Man (with his Wife), 1647. One of a double portrait

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt
Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom, 1624. Maurits, prince of Orange (1567-1625) and "stadholder" of the United Provinces

Johanna van Citters (1672-1740), Sister of Anna van Citters, 1693. Creator: Simon Dubois
Johanna van Citters (1672-1740), Sister of Anna van Citters, 1693

Emerantia van Citters (1666-94), Sister of Anna van Citters, 1693. Creator: Simon Dubois
Emerantia van Citters (1666-94), Sister of Anna van Citters, 1693

Anna van Citters (1664-94), Daughter of Aernout van Citters and Josina Parduyn, 1690-1694. Creator: Simon Dubois
Anna van Citters (1664-94), Daughter of Aernout van Citters and Josina Parduyn, 1690-1694

Aernout van Citters (1661-1718), Son of Aernout van Citters and Christina de Brauw, 1690-1708. Creator: Simon Dubois
Aernout van Citters (1661-1718), Son of Aernout van Citters and Christina de Brauw, 1690-1708

Frederick Henry at the Surrender of Maastricht, 22 August 1632, 1633-1680. Creator: Pieter Wouwerman
Frederick Henry at the Surrender of Maastricht, 22 August 1632, 1633-1680

Frederik Hendrik's Siege of s-Hertogenbosch, 1629, c.1629-c.1639. Creator: Pieter de Neyn
Frederik Hendrik's Siege of s-Hertogenbosch, 1629, c.1629-c.1639

Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753. Creator: Unknown
Aernout van Citters (1633-96), Ambassador of the Dutch Republic in London, 1700-1753

The Siege of Schenkenschans in 1636, c.1640. Creator: Gerrit van Santen
The Siege of Schenkenschans in 1636, c.1640. Other Title(s): Siege of Schenckenschans by Prince Frederick Henry, April 1636

Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676), Lieutenant Admiral, 1650-1750. Creator: Unknown
Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676), Lieutenant Admiral, 1650-1750. Copy after Ferdinand Bol

Fountain against a city wall, in which a staircase has been built, 1700-1748. Creator: Theodorus Wilkens
Fountain against a city wall, in which a staircase has been built, 1700-1748

Moses on the coast near Harwich, in or after 1667-in or before c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Moses on the coast near Harwich, in or after 1667-in or before c.1687. Death rows towards Moses ter Borch (the artist's brother) who is standing on the coast of Essex

The Batavian Fleet off Veere, 1800, 1800-1809. Creator: Engel Hoogerheyden
The Batavian Fleet off Veere, 1800, 1800-1809

Prince Maurits Receiving a Russian Delegation in 1614, 1874. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Prince Maurits Receiving a Russian Delegation in 1614, 1874

Portrait of Johan de Witt (1625-72), Grand pensionary of Holland, 1660-1700. Creator: Caspar Netscher (copy after)
Portrait of Johan de Witt (1625-72), Grand pensionary of Holland, 1660-1700. Copy after Caspar Netscher

The Great Assembly of 1651, c.1651. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
The Great Assembly of 1651, c.1651. Other Title(s): The Great Hall of the Binnenhof, The Hague, during the Great Assembly of the States-General in 1651

Triumphal gate of Prince Maurits, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
Triumphal gate of Prince Maurits, 1710-1720. Above two lions with arrow bundles. In the middle Prince Maurits in armour with a lion on a chain

Scene from the Ten Days Campaign against the Belgian Revolt, August 1831, 1831-1835. Creator: Wouterus Verschuur
Scene from the Ten Days Campaign against the Belgian Revolt, August 1831, 1831-1835

The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Snake with severed head bearing the portrait of Oldenbarnevelt. On the body of the snake 13 circles with portraits of the conspirators against Prince Maurits

The county of Holland versus Free Republic, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The county of Holland versus Free Republic, 1710-1720. Two satyrs with flags. Left: County of Holland. Right: Free Republic

Departure of Spanish Occupation Troops from Breda, October 10, 1637, 1647-1683. Creator: Hendrick de Meijer
Departure of Spanish Occupation Troops from Breda, October 10, 1637, 1647-1683

Memorial column for Lieutenant Admiral M.A. De Ruyter in Debrecen, 1900-1950. Creator: Anon
Memorial column for Lieutenant Admiral M.A. De Ruyter in Debrecen, 1900-1950. Watercolour of the memorial column, founded in Debrecen (Hungary)

Portrait of Jacob Cats (1577-1660), 1639. Creator: Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of Jacob Cats (1577-1660), 1639. Other Title(s): Portrait of Jacob Cats (1577-1660)

French Commanders at the Siege of Rheinberg, 1672, c.1675. Creator: Lambert de Hondt II
French Commanders at the Siege of Rheinberg, 1672, c.1675

Exchange of Fire on the Vaartse Rijn near Jutphaas, 1787-1788. Creator: Jonas Zeuner
Exchange of Fire on the Vaartse Rijn near Jutphaas, 1787-1788

Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Allegory of the Death of William V, Prince of Orange, 1806

Allegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697, 1698. Creator: Johannes Voorhout
Allegory of the Treaty of Ryswick, 1697, 1698

Portrait of Moses ter Borch, c.1670. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of Moses ter Borch, c.1670. The artist's brother, who was killed while fighting in the Second English Civil War

Sleigh on the ice, after 1656-c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Sleigh on the ice, after 1656-c.1687. With Zwolle in the background and the Agnietenberg (?) on the left

Portrait of Petronella de Waert, c.1670. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of Petronella de Waert, c.1670. Mother of Aletta Pancras

Portrait of Aletta Pancras, c.1670. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of Aletta Pancras, c.1670. Wife of Francois de Vicq

Portrait of a woman (Jenneken?), c.1670-c.1687. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Portrait of a woman (Jenneken?), c.1670-c.1687. Portrait of a woman, maybe the artist's sister Jenneken

Two women treading laundry, c.1652-c.1653. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Two women treading laundry, c.1652-c.1653. Two women standing in a tub trampling the laundry, with washerwomen's song below

Company on a terrace, 1660-1661. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Company on a terrace, 1660-1661

Three women standing with two children, c.1649. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Three women standing with two children, c.1649

Three women standing, c.1646-c.1654. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Three women standing, c.1646-c.1654

The Victory of Painting over Death, 1660. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
The Victory of Painting over Death, 1660

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The Dutch Republic, also known as the United Provinces of the Netherlands, was a powerful and influential nation during its time. One key figure in its history was William III of England, who played a significant role in shaping the republic's destiny. In an engraving depicting William III of England, we see a determined leader with a resolute gaze. His actions were instrumental in securing the independence and prosperity of the Dutch Republic. Another artwork by Jan Saenredam portrays an allegory of the triumph of the Netherlands over Spain in 1600. This piece captures the spirit and resilience of a nation that fought against great odds to establish itself as a formidable force. Similarly, Saenredam's "Allegory of the Flourishing State of the United Provinces" showcases the prosperity and success achieved by this remarkable republic. It highlights their economic prowess and cultural achievements during this period. The servant depicted in livery (Cupido) from 1766 represents not only domestic service but also symbolizes how even those considered lower class had a part to play in building up this flourishing nation. A portrait from 1684-90 immortalizes Thomas Ernsthuys, capturing his importance within Dutch society at that time. His presence serves as a reminder that individuals like him contributed greatly to shaping and maintaining this prosperous republic. Architectural wonders such as Amsterdam's West India House stand as testaments to both wealth and power amassed by this maritime empire. The grandeur displayed here is reflective of their dominance on international trade routes during that era. Artworks like "Brazilian Village" depict scenes from overseas territories under Dutch control, showcasing their global reach and influence beyond European borders. These paintings provide glimpses into life outside Europe while emphasizing their colonial ambitions. Lastly, Abraham de Visscher's oil painting reminds us that art flourished alongside commerce during these times when artists found patronage among wealthy merchants who profited from the Dutch Republic's economic success.