Portrait of Hendrik, Prince of the Netherlands

Pieneman's use of loose, rapid brushstrokes gives the painting a sketchy quality. The lighting is subdued, emphasizing the prince's face and uniform while leaving the surroundings in relative darkness, characteristic of the Biedermeier style's focus on intimate, detailed representation.

The painting is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. Pieneman was active in the Netherlands as a painter, sculptor, lithographer, and art collector during the mid-19th century.