Artwork
Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands
Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Joseph Paelinck. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts William I, King of the Netherlands, in a formal military uniform with an ermine cloak, pointing to a map of Java.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts William I, King of the Netherlands, in a formal military uniform with an ermine cloak, pointing to a map of Java.
Subject & Meaning
The king is shown wearing the attire of a general, symbolizing his military authority, while the map of Java highlights the Dutch East Indies as a significant source of the kingdom's wealth.
History & Provenance
Painted four years after William I's inauguration in 1815, the portrait was later displayed in the governor's palace in Java, a Dutch colony, in 1821, serving as a reminder of the monarch's authority.
Artist & collection
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