William (Castle Dillenburg, 24 April 1533 - Delft, 10 July 1584), Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, better known as William of Orange or by his nickname William the Silent and often called Father of the Netherlands, was initially stadholder (deputy) for the reigning lord of the Netherlands. He began his career in the service of the Roman-German Emperor Charles V.
One of the Prince's mottoes was Je maintiendrai (French for 'I shall maintain'), which became anchored in the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The national anthem of the later state of the Netherlands bears his name since 1932: the Wilhelmus. Since the twentieth century, Dutch national sports teams have worn an orange outfit that can be traced back to his title as Prince of Orange.
Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and.. Read more…