Michiel Jansz. Mierevelt, after. Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange. Engraving. Late XVII C.

Artist: Michiel Jansz. Mierevelt (Dutch, 1567-1641), portrait painter, after.Title: Portrait of Guilielmus Nassavius Princeps Auriacus.Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Michiel Mierevelt pinxit. Frederick de Wit excud. Guilielmus Nassavius Princeps Auriacus etc.Dimensions: Oval (trimmed within platemark, likely within printed oval frame) 13" x 10". Supporting sheet 13 7/8" x 11".Publisher: Frederick de Wit (Dutch, 1629 - 1706), publisher, possibly began as an engraver, in Amsterdam. Flourished from 1648 and by the end of the 17th century, one of the largest publishers in Amsterdam and a dealer in older stock.Date: Late XVII C.Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on laid paper.Mat and Frame: Completely glued to the support sheet.Provenance:  The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.Condition: Laid down. Remnants of glue