Willem Wissing Willem Wissing, also known as William Wissing (1656 - 10 September 1687), was a Dutch portrait artist.
He was born in either Amsterdam or The Hague, and studied at The Hague under Willem Doudijns (1630 - 97) and Arnoldus van Ravestyn (1615 - 90). In 1676, he moved to England, where he studied with and assisted Peter Lely. After Lely's death in 1680, Wissing emerged as his most important pupil. Godfrey Kneller was the only contemporary portrait artist in England to rival Wissing. Wissinges royal sitters include Charles II of England, Queen Catharine of Braganza, Prince George of Denmark and James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.
Portrait of Henrietta and Mary Hyde ca. 1683(1683)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Width: 112 cm (44.1 in). Height: 153 cm (60.2 in).
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Painting ID:: 79462
Willem Wissing. Mary Stuart wife of William III, prince of Orange. between 1684(1684) and 1685(1685) ?
Medium oil
Dimensions 215 x 97 cm (84.6 x 38.2 in)
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Painting ID:: 91217
Willem_Wissing._Mary_Stuart_wife_of_William_III,_prince_of_Orange. between 1684(1684) and 1685(1685) ?
Medium oil
Dimensions 215 x 97 cm (84.6 x 38.2 in)
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Willem_Wissing Willem Wissing, also known as William Wissing (1656 - 10 September 1687), was a Dutch portrait artist.
He was born in either Amsterdam or The Hague, and studied at The Hague under Willem Doudijns (1630 - 97) and Arnoldus van Ravestyn (1615 - 90). In 1676, he moved to England, where he studied with and assisted Peter Lely. After Lely's death in 1680, Wissing emerged as his most important pupil. Godfrey Kneller was the only contemporary portrait artist in England to rival Wissing. Wissinges royal sitters include Charles II of England, Queen Catharine of Braganza, Prince George of Denmark and James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth.