The Marriage of William II of Orange-Nassau and Mary, Princess of Orange
The Marriage of William II of Orange-Nassau and Mary, Princess of Orange
by Renier Persyn, after Isac Isaacsz (Isacsen)
line engraving, 1640s
16 1/8 in. x 20 1/4 in. (410 mm x 515 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1867
Reference Collection
NPG D32120
Artistsback to top
- Isac Isaacsz (Isacsen) (1599-1665). Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Renier Persyn (circa 1614-circa 1668). Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- King Charles I (1600-1649), Reigned 1625-49. Sitter associated with 335 portraits. Identify
- Henrietta Maria (1609-1669), Queen of Charles I. Sitter associated with 88 portraits. Identify
- Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (1631-1660), Daughter of Charles I; wife of William II of Orange-Nassau. Sitter associated with 49 portraits. Identify
- Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau (1584-1647), Prince of Orange. Sitter in 16 portraits. Identify
- Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (1602-1675), Wife of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- William II of Orange-Nassau (1626-1650), Prince of Orange and Count of Nassau; father of William III. Sitter in 18 portraits. Identify
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Allegory in portraits
- Angels, fairies and cherubs
- Carpets and textiles
- Chairs and thrones
- Events and occasions
- Group portraits
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Jewellery - Pearls
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Line engraving
- Pets and animals - Birds
- Pets and animals - Wild and exotic animals
- Religion, faith and spirituality
- Wedding inspiration
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1640back to top
Current affairs
Second Bishops' War. James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, leading the Scottish armies, occupies northeast of England. Defeat at the Battle of Newburn forces impoverished Charles to sign Treaty of Ripon.Long Parliament. Habeas Corpus Act is passed, abolishing the Star Chamber. Impeachment of Royalists, Earl of Strafford and Archbishop Laud.
Art and science
Author, James Howell, writes Dodona's Grove, a historical allegory of events since 1603. A renowned royalist, Howell's anti-parliamentary remarks in the book would later attract accusations from parliamentarians.The last Caroline masque before the outbreak of civil war, Salmacida Spolia by Sir William Davenant, is performed at Whitehall Palace.
International
Frederick William becomes Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia. The Elector's policy of religious tolerance benefited his state during the religious struggles dominating the Thirty Years' War.The Bay Psalm Book is published, the first book to be printed in British North America.
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