William I, Prince of Orange, known as William the Silent

Adriaen Thomasz. Key is first documented in Antwerp in 1568 where he is recorded in the painters’ guild. Little information survives prior to that date, although his early works, particularly his portraits, bear some resemblance to those of Willem Key. Adriaen Thomasz. Key was a history painter and designer of prints, but was primarily noted for his portraits in which his sitters are carefully ren…