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
Painter: Christiaan Julius Lodewijk Portman
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Medium: oil on canvas
Description: Anna Pauwlona, princess of Orange, receives Alexander II, grand prince and heir to the throne of Russia, at the Czar Peter house in Zaandam, April 17, 1839. The princess presents the grand prince with a tray containing bread (in turban form) and salt in a salt shaker, a well-known Russian welcome ritual. Present are (from left to right): Prince William Alexander Frederick (Alexander) of Orange-Nassau, Prince William Frederick Henry (Hendrik) of Orange-Nassau, Elisa Martha, Countess of Limburg Stirum, Sophia Wilhelmina Petronella, Countess of Wassenaar, Prince William (III) of Orange-Nassau, Dieuwke Fontein, her husband Adriaan van der Hoop, Prince William Frederick Charles (Frederik) of the Netherlands, Princess Anna Pauwlona of Russia, Princess Louisa of Prussia, Prince William 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.