King William III
(1650-1702), Reigned 1689-1702Later Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 142 portraits
Reigned 1689-1702. Born at the Hague, William III was the posthumous son of the Stadholder William II. His youth was passed under the shadow of Republican ascendancy, since his father's bid for personal power had provoked a strong reaction. He became a proficient student of languages, growing up frugal, temperate and reserved, though capable of deep devotion, as, for instance, to his faithful Bentinck. William married his cousin Mary, daughter of James II and Anne Hyde in 1677. In 1688 he accepted the invitation of seven leading Englishmen to land in Britain with an armed force to preserve Protestant liberties. After the flight of James II he was crowned king and ruled jointly with his wife. He showed great magnanimity to his enemies, and considerable skill in making the best of the English political situation, though he experienced much opposition to his rule.
by Robert White
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D32770
by Gerard Valck, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, 1689 or after
NPG D9220
by Gerard Valck, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, 1689 or after
NPG D9221
by John Smith, published by Edward Cooper, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1689
NPG D31056
by Gerard de Lairesse
etching, circa 1689-1702
NPG D31063
by Bernard Lens (II)
mezzotint, 1689-1702
NPG D9250
King William III and Queen Mary II
by Bernard Lens (II), published by Edward Cooper
mezzotint, 1689-1702
NPG D31079
King William III; Queen Mary II
by Robert White, printed for Joseph Watts
line engraving, 1689 or after
NPG D10674
King William III; Queen Mary II
by Unknown artist
tin-glazed earthenware, painted, circa 1689-1695
On display in Room 7 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG D48625
by Johann Georg Seiller
mezzotint, 1689 or after
NPG D7753
by John Smith, published by Edward Cooper, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1689
NPG D11957
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17029
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17030
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17031
by Robert White
line engraving, late 17th century
NPG D17048
by Ludwig Christoph Glotsch, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17033
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17034
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17035
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17036
by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17037
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17038
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17039
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17040
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17041
after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D17045
by Henry Hulsbergh (Hulsberg), after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1689?
NPG D17046
by Pieter Stevens (Stephani), published by Nicolaes Visscher II
line engraving, circa 1689-1702
NPG D20945
by Bernard Lens (II)
mezzotint, 1689-1702
NPG D7754
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, (1690s)
NPG D21577
Queen Mary II; King William III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1690
NPG D32771
Het Hoog-En Lager-Huys Van Engelandt (includes King William III)
by Romeyn de Hooghe
etching, circa 1690
NPG D1342
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, (circa 1690s)
NPG D7744
King William III when Prince of Orange
by William Faithorne Jr, published by Edward Cooper, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1690s
NPG D7746
by Romeyn de Hooghe
etching, 1691
NPG D21575
by Jan Luyken (Luiken, Luijken), published by Carel Allard
etching, circa 1691
NPG D21650
by Romeyn de Hooghe
etching, 1691
NPG D10883
possibly by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli
line engraving, circa 1692-1702
NPG D10557
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line and stipple engraving, (circa 1695)
NPG D21576
by Simon Gribelin, sold by William Creed, after I. or J. Fowler (Forster)
line engraving, 1695 or after
NPG D10662
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1695
NPG D11525
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, (circa 1695)
NPG D7743
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1695
NPG D7745
published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1695
NPG D11944
by Simeon Thomassin, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1695
NPG D17043
by Étienne Jehandier Desrochers, after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, published 1697
NPG D31051
by Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen, after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, 1697 or after
NPG D10884
'PROGNOSTICATION FAITE A ROME A UN AMBASSADEUR DU ROY D'ANGLETEREE, HENRY VII'
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
NPG D24166
after Gerard de Lairesse
etching, 18th century
NPG D31061
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D31062
after Unknown artist
mezzotint, probably 18th century
NPG D7755
after Unknown artist
mezzotint, probably 18th century
NPG D7756
by Unknown artist
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D13186
by Pieter Schenck
mezzotint, circa 1700-1718
NPG D19743
by Robert Williams, published by Edward Cooper, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, published circa 1700-1704
NPG D20244
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D17032
published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1702
NPG D11922
by Antoine Trouvain, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1706
NPG D31064
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1715-1724
NPG D9219
The Sovereigns of England, part 2
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D34142
by Bernard Picart (Picard), after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, 1724
NPG D18988
Related People
- Queen Mary II (wife)
- Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (mother)
- William II of Orange-Nassau (father)
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