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Original - Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange with a commandant's baton by Dutch portraitist Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt. Ca. 1613-1620
Edit 1. Enhanced colors
Reason
Among dozens of existing portraits of armored men I think this one is of particular interest not only because of full stand, but of historical value. Maurice received this gilt suit of armor from the Dutch States General after the victory in the Battle of Nieuwpoort. The resolution allows to inspect plates, helmet, gauntlets, shield, etc. The collar shows the insignia of the Order of the Garter, given by the English king in 1613. Plus iconic Dutch orange colors.
Articles in which this image appears
Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange, Morocco–Netherlands relations, Aḥmad ibn Qāsim Al-Ḥajarī
FP category for this image
People
Creator
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
I don't mind. Twilightchill t 09:51, 4 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The people category would be far more appropriate- this is being used to illustrate the person, not the artwork. (No opinion on the picture itself at this time.) J Milburn (talk) 11:03, 4 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Neutral, leaning towards support. The colors seem a little odd to me - are they correct? If so, then I'd definitely support this. --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 16:48, 4 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Added retouched version with saturated colors and general adjustment. Twilightchill t 17:39, 4 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Support edit - very lovely. --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 14:59, 5 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt - Maurits prins van Oranje-edit 1.jpg --Makeemlighter (talk) 05:35, 13 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]