Landgrave Wilhelm VIII (1682 - 1760) - a life-size contemporary portrait paintingOil on canvas, unsigned. Finely painted Baroque bust portrait of the landgrave with white allonge wig, armour and commander's staff. Inscribed on the reverse in black brush "Landgraf Wilhelm v. Hessen. Phil: B: Holländ. General D: Cavall: Gouver. Der Festungen Ypres, Vennlo, Bergen ob Zoom, Dornik, u: Breda.". In heavy gilt profile frame (slightly bumped), painting brittle, partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Dimensions of the painting 63 x 53 cm, framed 77 x 67 cm. Very representative and beautifully preserved.Condition: II