The Princess of Orange Receiving Alexander II (1818-1881), Grand Duke and Heir to the Throne of Russia, in the Czar Peter's House in Zaandam, 17 April 1839, The Princess of Orange receives Alexander II, Grand Duke and heir to the throne of Russia, in the Czar Peter House in Zaandam, 17 April 1839. The princess presents the Grand Duke with a tray of bread (in turban form) and salt in a salt barrel, a well-known Russian welcome ritual. Present (from left to right): Prince Willem Alexander Frederik (Alexander) of Oranje-Nassau, Prince Willem Frederik Hendrik (Hendrik) of Oranje-Nassau, Elisa Martha, Countess of Limburg Stirum, Sophia Wilhelmina Petronella, Countess of Wassenaar, Prince Willem (III) of Oranje-Nassau, Dieuwke Fontein, her husband Adriaan van der Hoop, Prince Willem Frederik Karel (Frederik) of the Netherlands, Princess Anna Pauwlona of Russia, Princess Louisa of Prussia, Prince Willem II of Orange-Nassau, Alexander II of Russia, his aide-de-camp Count Orloff and between the figures at the door Baron d'Ivoy and Baron Mackay., Christiaan Julius Lodewijk Portman, 1839 - 1840, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 118.5 cm × w 144.5 cm × t 3.2 cm d 11 cm

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