Who painted Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom?

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom was painted by Adriaen van Nieulandt the younger in 1624.

Where can I see Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom?

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom is held by Walters Art Museum.

What movement is Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom?

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom?

Museum-quality prints of Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom

Adriaen van Nieulandt the younger , 1624

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen van Nieulandt the younger. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Prince Maurits with His Horse and Groom is a 1624 oil painting by Adriaen van Nieulandt the Younger, depicting the prominent Dutch military leader Prince Maurits of Nassau in a refined outdoor setting with his horse and attendant.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Prince Maurits of Nassau, a key figure in the Dutch Golden Age, emphasizing his status through meticulous depiction of 17th-century aristocratic attire and the dignified composition, highlighting his military and social stature.

Technique & Style

Van Nieulandt employed chiaroscuro to create depth and draw focus to the prince and horse, characterized by a contrast between light and dark tones, enhancing the sense of elegance and volume in the figures.

History & Provenance

Created in 1624 by Adriaen van Nieulandt the Younger, a Dutch painter of Flemish descent known for portraits and history paintings, the work is now part of the Walters Art Museum's collection.

Context

Painted during the Dutch Golden Age, the work reflects the era's artistic values and the subject's military and political significance within the Netherlands' historical landscape.