William The Taciturn Collection

University of Leiden, Netherlands, 1614 (engraving)
7185766 University of Leiden, Netherlands, 1614 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: University of Leiden, founded in 1575 by William)

William I, Prince of Orange, known as William the Silent, 1579. Creator: Adriaen Thomasz Key
William I, Prince of Orange, known as William the Silent, 1579.

Landing of the Prince of Orange, 1688 (engraving)
8636810 Landing of the Prince of Orange, 1688 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the Prince of Orange, 1688)

The landing of William of Orange (engraving)
8636211 The landing of William of Orange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of William of Orange)

William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584 (painting)
6266309 William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584 (painting); (add.info.: William I, Prince of Orange, 1533-1584, aka William the Silent, William the Taciturn and William of Orange)

An Appeal to the English Love of Freedom (litho)
8674009 An Appeal to the English Love of Freedom (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Appeal to the English Love of Freedom)

Landing of William of Orange (coloured engraving)
8643400 Landing of William of Orange (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of William of Orange)

William of Orange sells his treasures
7261218 William of Orange sells his treasures.; Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Silent who had exhausted his treasures fighting the Spaniards during the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish)

Interior of Nieuwe Kerk in Delft with the Tomb of William I. Creator: Gerard Houckgeest
Interior of Nieuwe Kerk in Delft with the Tomb of William I, Unknown date

A Family beside the Tomb of Prince William i in the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, 1645. Creator: Dirck van Delen
A Family beside the Tomb of Prince William i in the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, 1645. Other Title(s): A Family beside the Tomb of Willem I (William the Silent) in the Nieuwe Kerk, Delft

Portrait of William I. Prince of Orange, called William the Silent, 1582-1592. Creator: Circle of Dirck Barendsz
Portrait of William I. Prince of Orange, called William the Silent, 1582-1592

The Union of Utrecht, 1815-1830. Creator: Joseph Denis Odevaere
The Union of Utrecht, 1815-1830

The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II, Are Led by Prince Creator: Anon
The Dairy Cow: The Dutch Provinces, Revolting against the Spanish King Philip II, Are Led by Prince William of Orange, The States General Entreat Queen Elizabeth I for Aid, c.1633-c.1639

Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, c.1579. Creator: Adriaen Thomasz Key
Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, c.1579. Other Title(s): Willem I (1533-84), Prince of Orange, Called William the Silent

Historical Scene with William the Silent?, 1830-1860. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Historical Scene with William the Silent?, 1830-1860

Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon...1559, 1832
Philip II, King of Spain, Reproaches William I, Prince of Orange, in Vlissingen upon his Departure from the Netherlands in 1559, 1832

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 I (1533-84), Prince of Orange, called William the Silent, c.1632. Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

William of Nassau, Prince of Orange. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I
William of Nassau, Prince of Orange

William of Nassau, Prince of Orange. Creator: Christoffel van Sichem I
William of Nassau, Prince of Orange

Portrait of William I of Orange, 1600-1615. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of William I of Orange, 1600-1615

William I, Prince of Orange, William the Silent or William the Taciturn. Guillaume, Premiere Prince d'Orange
5913157 William I, Prince of Orange, William the Silent or William the Taciturn. Guillaume, Premiere Prince d'Orange. In suit of armour with lace ruff, coat of arms above

Public library, University of Leiden, Netherlands (engraving)
7185767 Public library, University of Leiden, Netherlands (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the public library of the University of Leiden)

King James II receiving intelligence of the planned invasion by William of Orange, 1688 (engraving)
7149422 King James II receiving intelligence of the planned invasion by William of Orange, 1688 (engraving) by English School

William I, Prince of Orange, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World
3714012 William I, Prince of Orange, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub. c.1882 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I, Prince of Orange)

Silver Statuette of William the Taciturn, a Prize for the Forthcoming International Steeplechase at Baden-Baden
1619704 Silver Statuette of William the Taciturn, a Prize for the Forthcoming International Steeplechase at Baden-Baden (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Everhard van Reyd, Councillor of William, Prince of Orange, 1602

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

Portrait of William I of Orange, from a Series of Tazza Designs, ca. 1588

William the Silent, Prince of Orange, c1560-1580, (1890). Creator: Unknown
William the Silent, Prince of Orange, c1560-1580, (1890). William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), leader of the Dutch Revolt by the House of Nassau against the Spanish Habsburgs beginning the Eighty

William of Orange, c1878. Creator: Unknown
William of Orange, c1878. Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), Stadtholder of the Netherlands. Known as William the Silent

Guillaume Premier Prince D Orange, (late 17th-early 18th century). Creator: Gerald Valck
Guillaume Premier Prince D Orange, (late 17th-early 18th century). Portrait of William I of Orange-Nassau, Stadtholder of the Netherlands

Wilhelm Von Nassau Prinz Von Oranien, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Wilhelm Von Nassau Prinz Von Oranien, (1933). Portrait of William I of Orange (1533-1584), Stadtholder of the Netherlands

Assassination attempt on William, Prince of Orange by Juan de Jauregui in Antwerp, 18 March 1582. Juan de Jauregui was killed by the Princes guards

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"William the Taciturn: A Legacy of Courage and Diplomacy in the Netherlands" Step into the captivating world of William I, Prince of Orange, also known as William the Silent or William the Taciturn. This engraving from 1614 takes us back to a time when his influence shaped Dutch history. Dressed in an imposing suit of armor with a delicate lace ruff, William stands tall as a symbol of strength and resilience. Above him proudly hangs his coat of arms, representing his noble lineage and unwavering commitment to his people. Yet behind this formidable facade lies a man who understood that words could be just as powerful as weapons. Known for his strategic diplomacy, he navigated treacherous political waters during one of Europe's most turbulent periods. Tragically, William's life was cut short by an assassin's bullet in 1584. The engraving depicting this fateful event reminds us of the immense impact he had on shaping Dutch identity and independence. The University of Leiden serves as another testament to William's enduring legacy. Founded in 1575 at his request, it remains one of Europe's oldest universities and continues to nurture intellectual curiosity within its hallowed halls. Even across borders, William left an indelible mark on European politics. In an intriguing engraving from 1688, we witness King James II receiving intelligence about William's planned invasion—an event that would ultimately reshape English history forever. As we delve deeper into these engravings capturing various aspects of William's life—whether it be through portraits or silver statuettes—we are reminded not only of his personal bravery but also those who stood beside him throughout history. Everhard van Reyd—a trusted councilor—stands proud in a portrait from 1602 while other Stadthouders like Maurice accompany him alongside young Prince Willem III himself—the future King-Prince who would continue their shared mission.