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Picture Gallery of the late King of Holland, in the Palace of the Hague, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Picture Gallery of the late King of Holland, in the Palace of the Hague, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Picture Gallery of the late King of Holland, in the Palace of the Hague, [Netherlands], 1850....William II. was a man of refined taste, and of considerable judgment in works of art. He purchased liberally, whenever opportunities offered of acquiring fine works of the old masters...Almost all of the most rare and valuable [ancient drawings] were collected, at a vast expense, by the late Sir Thomas Lawrence...It was deeply to be regretted that these beautiful and rare specimens of art were ever allowed to leave England; for among them are a great many studies and designs of Raphael, Michael Angelo, Leonardo da Vinci...Carravagio &c...by their being so unexpectedly again to be sold, it is to be hoped that the English Government will...secure at least all the most valuable of these drawings, to place in the National Gallery'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Hall King Of The Netherlands King William Ii Of The Netherlands Orange Prince Of Paintings Pictures Pointing Prince Of Orange Sale The Hague Netherlands Visitor Visitors Willem Frederik George Lodewijk William Frederick George Louis William Ii William Ii Grand Duke Of Luxembourg William Ii King Of The Netherlands William Ii Of The Netherlands
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This photograph print depicts the Picture Gallery of the late King of Holland, located within the Palace of The Hague in the Netherlands, circa 1850. The gallery was once home to an extraordinary collection of ancient drawings, amassed by the refined and discerning taste of King William II. Known as Willem Frederik George Lodewijk in the Netherlands and William II of Orange-Nassau in Britain, the king was a prominent figure in European politics, serving as the Grand Duke of Luxembourg and the King of the Netherlands. William II's passion for art led him to purchase liberally from the most esteemed collections, acquiring rare and valuable works by the old masters. Many of these precious pieces, including studies and designs by Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and others, were once part of the collection of Sir Thomas Lawrence in England. It is deeply regretted that these treasured artworks were allowed to leave England and be sold unexpectedly. The hope is that the English Government will secure at least the most valuable of these drawings to add to the National Gallery, ensuring their preservation and continued appreciation for future generations. The gallery's interior exudes an air of sophistication and grandeur, with visitors and press gathered around, gesturing and pointing at the magnificent artworks on display. The photograph, engraved from the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world's most valuable artistic treasures were on display for all to admire.
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