Prince William Of Orange Nassau Collection

William II, Prince of Orange, and his Bride, Mary Stuart, 1641. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
William II, Prince of Orange, and his Bride, Mary Stuart, 1641. Other Title(s): Double Portrait of Willem II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, and Princess Mary Stuart (1631-1660)

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

The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, 1817-1818. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
The Prince of Orange at Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815, 1817-1818

Interior of the Gothic Hall, Kneuterdijk Palace, The Hague, 1846. Creator: Augustus Wijnantz
Interior of the Gothic Hall, Kneuterdijk Palace, The Hague, 1846. With the painting collection of Willem II

An Unidentified Historical Subject, 1815-1830. Creator: Mathieu Van Brée
An Unidentified Historical Subject, 1815-1830

The Battle of Waterloo, 1824. Creator: Jan Willem Pieneman
The Battle of Waterloo, 1824. Emperor Napoleon met his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. This painting - the largest at the Rijksmuseum - shows the moment when the tide turned

Allegory of the Peace under Stadholder Willem II, 1650. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt
Allegory of the Peace under Stadholder Willem II, 1650. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Peace under Stadholder Willem IIAllegory of the Peace of Munster, 1648

Four Generations of the Princes of Orange: William I, Maurice and Frederick Henry... c.1660-c.1662
Four Generations of the Princes of Orange: William I, Maurice and Frederick Henry, William II and William III, c.1660-c.1662

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, c.1653

Portrait of Willem II (1626-1650), Prince of Orange, and his Wife Mary Stuart (1631-1660), 1647

Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, 1651. Creator: Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst
Portrait of Willem II (1626-50), Prince of Orange, 1651. Workshop of Gerard van Honthorst

Mary Stuart, Princess of Orange, as Widow of William II, 1652. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Mary Stuart, Princess of Orange, as Widow of William II, 1652. Other Title(s): Portrait of Princess Mary Stuart (1631-1660), Widow of Willem II, Prince of Orange

William III as Prince of Orange, with the four preceding Stadthouders, William I, Maurice, Frederick Hendrick, William II, .n.d

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Prince William of Orange-Nassau was a prominent figure in Dutch history, known for his leadership during the Eighty Years' War against Spanish rule. Born in 1533, he became the leader of the Dutch Revolt and played a crucial role in establishing an independent Dutch Republic. As Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, and Overijssel, Prince William led the Dutch forces to victory against the Spanish army at battles such as Heiligerlee and Jemmingen. His military prowess earned him the nickname "William the Silent" and made him a hero among his people. In addition to his military achievements, Prince William was also a skilled diplomat who negotiated alliances with other European powers to support the Dutch cause. He was instrumental in securing aid from Queen Elizabeth I of England and forging alliances with Protestant princes in Germany. Tragically, Prince William's life was cut short when he was assassinated by Balthasar Gérard in 1584. However, his legacy lived on through his descendants who continued to rule as Stadtholders of the Netherlands until they eventually became kings and queens. Today, Prince William of Orange-Nassau is remembered as a national hero in the Netherlands for his bravery, leadership, and dedication to securing independence for his country. His contributions laid the foundation for modern-day Dutch society and continue to inspire generations of leaders around the world.