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 Francis Kyte, published by Thomas Bakewell, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, published circa 1729-1749
NPG D18916
King William III; Queen Mary II
by Jakob van der Schley, after Hubert-François Gravelot (né Bourguignon)
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D10672
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D9228
by Robert Sheppard, after Robert White
line engraving, published 1733
NPG D32769
King William III portrayed on the Great Seal
by James Mynde, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1740-1770
NPG D1245
by John Faber Jr, after Jan Wyck
mezzotint, 1743
NPG D31065
by and published by Bernard Baron, and published by Thomas Bowles Jr, and published by John Bowles, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1746
NPG D32768
by Michael Ford, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1748
NPG D9222
by Pierre or Peter Tanje, after Willem Wissing
line engraving, 1749
NPG D18841
possibly by J. Cary, after Samuel Wale
etching, late 18th century
NPG D10673
The Revolution, 1688 (King William III; Queen Mary II)
by James Parker, published by John Harris, after James Northcote
line engraving, published 1790
NPG D32811
Description of the Convention-Parliament offering the Crown to the Prince and Princess of Orange
published by John Harris, after Unknown artist
etching, published 1790
NPG D32812
Lady Mary presented to the Prince of Orange (King Charles II; King William III; Queen Mary II)
by James Parker, published by Robert Bowyer, after Thomas Stothard
line engraving, published 1799
NPG D32295
The Landing of William 3d. at Torbay (King William III)
by George Noble, after Thomas Stothard
stipple engraving, published 1804
NPG D10664
by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, published by Richard Holmes Laurie, originally published by Arnout Leers I, after Jan Henrik Brandon
line engraving, published 1818 or after, from a plate originally published in 1794
NPG D21514
'Statues in the New Palace at Westminster'
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 10 February 1855
NPG D47365
published by John Player & Sons, after a portrait attributed to the studio of Sir Peter Lely
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D48144
by Abraham Blooteling (Bloteling), after Gerard de Lairesse
mezzotint, circa 1670-1690
NPG D19450
published by Alexander Browne, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, circa 1680-1684 (circa 1677)
NPG D20387
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, 1744
NPG D19352
Related People
- Queen Mary II (wife)
- Mary, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange (mother)
- William II of Orange-Nassau (father)
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