Artwork
Portrait of D.H. Baron Chassé

Portrait of D.H. Baron Chassé is an unspecified painting by J.P. Lange. It is held in the collection of the Leiden University Libraries. The image is a printed reproduction of a portrait originally painted by J.
About this work
Overview
The image is a printed reproduction of a portrait originally painted by J.W. Pieneman. It depicts D.H. Baron Chassé seated in a chair, gazing directly at the viewer. The figure is dressed in period attire and bears a solemn expression, characteristic of formal portraiture of the era.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, D.H. Baron Chassé, is presented in a dignified pose that emphasizes his status and composure. The direct eye contact and restrained demeanor convey authority and personal gravitas, aligning with the conventions of aristocratic portraiture in the 19th century.
Technique & Style
The printed version was produced by J.F. Brugman, who transferred the painted image onto paper using contemporary printing methods. An additional handwritten inscription was later affixed on a separate sheet, indicating a post‑production annotation rather than an integral part of the original composition.
History & Provenance
The original painting by Pieneman served as the source material for Brugman’s print, suggesting a circulation of the portrait beyond its initial canvas. The later addition of the inscription points to subsequent ownership or documentation, though details of its origin remain unspecified.
Artist & collection
Artist
J.P. Lange painted oil-on-canvas portraits of Dutch officers in the early 1800s. In *Portrait of D.H. Baron Chassé*, a general stands at attention, his blue coat catching lamplight against a shadowed uniform-gray…











