Grand Duke Of Luxembourg Collection

William IV, 1910
1575285 William IV, 1910; (add.info.: William IV (22 April 1852 - 25 February 1912) reigned as the sovereign Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 17 November 1905 until his death

Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Creator: Jan Adam Kruseman
Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, 1839. Other Title(s): Portrait of Willem II (1792-1849)

The Inauguration of King William II in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam on 28 November 1840, 1840-1845

Portrait of William III, King of the Netherlands, 1856. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Portrait of William III, King of the Netherlands, 1856

War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht
War memorials on the battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium, mid 19th century. Monuments on the site of the Battle of Waterloo, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces

Equestrian Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, c.1830-c.1850. Creator: Nicolaas Pieneman
Equestrian Portrait of William II, King of the Netherlands, c.1830-c.1850. Attributed to Nicolaas Pieneman

The Prince of Orange, pub. by Richard Evans, engr Romney
780269 The Prince of Orange, pub. by Richard Evans, engr Romney, illustration from An Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo by William Mudford, 1816 (coloured engraving) by English School

Arrival of the King of Holland, at Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of the King of Holland, at Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, 1845. William II, King of the Netherlands, arrives for a stay with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

His Majesty the King of Holland, drawn by Baugniet, 1845. Creator: Unknown
His Majesty the King of Holland, drawn by Baugniet, 1845. Portrait of William II of the Netherlands. As Prince of Orange he served in the Peninsula from 1811 to the end of that war in 1814

King William II of the Netherlands, 1845. Creator: Unknown
King William II of the Netherlands, 1845. Sketch from the Grand Review in Hyde Park [in London]...His Majesty the King of the Netherlands

Lion de Waterloo, mid 19th century. Creator: Vanderhecht
Lion de Waterloo, mid 19th century. War memorial on the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium, fought on 8 June 1815 between Napoleons forces

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mikhailovna of Russia (1826-1845), Duchess of Nassau, ca 1844-1850. Private Collection

Adolphe I, Duke of Nassau, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1817-1905), ca 1844-1850. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

King William I of the Netherlands, 1772-1843. After the painting by Jan Baptist van der Hulst

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Amidst the hallowed grounds of Waterloo, where historic battles once raged, we find the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Adolphe I, Duke of Nassau (1817-1905), standing before the Lion de Waterloo monument in the mid-19th century. This noble figure, once Prince of Orange in the Netherlands, later became the Grand Duke of Luxembourg through his marriage to Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mikhailovna of Russia (1826-1845). In this period, he was also Duke of Nassau. The portrait of Adolphe I, painted by Moritz Michael Daffinger in the 1840s, showcases his regal presence. Previously, he had visited the Isle of Wight in 1845, where he was welcomed by King William I of the Netherlands (1772-1843). The arrival of the King of Holland, as depicted in an unknown engraving, marked a significant moment in Adolphe I's journey to becoming the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter various portraits and scenes that tell the story of this remarkable figure. The paintings by Vanderhecht, Baugniet, and Richard Evans' publication of Romney's work all contribute to our understanding of Adolphe I's life and legacy. Through these captivating images, we are transported back in time, witnessing the grandeur and intrigue of the mid-19th century European monarchy.