Portrait of Maria of Orange (1642-1688), with Hendrik van Nassau-Zuylestein (d. 1673) and a Servant, Jan Mijtens
The court painter Jan Mijtens painted several portraits of members of the stadholder’s family. This is the portrait of Princess Maria of Orange, the youngest daughter of stadholder Frederik Hendrik and Amalia van Solms. It was intended for her future husband, so that he could see what she looked like.
The princess is attired in a striking riding habit decorated with lots of lace, gold braid and bows. To her right, a black page is holding the reins of her grey horse. The blond boy on the left is Hendrik, the son of Maria’s half-brother. To the right, a young African servant is holding the reins of Maria’s horse. His name is unknown.
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