Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange

Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man riding a horse. The man is on the back of the rearing horse, facing the viewer with a confident expression. He has an angular face, a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, and styled hair. He wears ornate armor with a breastplate, shin guards, and a high ruffled collar. A decorative plume flows from his helmet, and a large cloth billows behind him. In his right hand, he holds the horse’s reins, and in his left hand, he holds a baton pointing upwards. A coat of arms is displayed in the top right corner. The background features buildings and geographical features, giving the impression of an elevated view. Various figures are engaged in activity at the lower section of the image, depicting a scene of battle or fortification.