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Houbraken, Jacob
King William III Le roi Guillaume III
1744 1744

Born in The Hague, William of Orange (1650–1702), along with a group of Dutch armed forces, was invited in 1688 to preserve Protestant liberties in England on the heels of James II fleeing the country. Shortly after this event, he was crowned King of England, though as a foreigner he experienced much opposition to his rule. William had an affinity for Dutch culture. During his reign, many Dutch artists received royal commissions, and a select few, including Godfrey Kneller, were appointed court painters.

Houbraken, Jacob
Dordrecht, Netherlands 1698-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1780 Dordrecht, Netherlands 1698-Amsterdam, Netherlands 1780
King William III Le roi Guillaume III
1744 1744
Engraving on paper Gravure
height / width: 40.20 x 25.20 cm; 15.83 x 9.92 in.
Bequest of Adam Shortt, 1969 Legs d'Adam Shortt, 1969
12-047.114

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