Portrait of Jean Chrétien Baud (1789-1859), Gouverneur-generaal ad interim (1833-35)

Saleh employs the Romantic style, evident in the dramatic use of a dark red curtain backdrop juxtaposed with a serene landscape. The attention to detail in Baud's uniform and the play of light on his face and hands demonstrate Saleh's mastery of European oil painting techniques.

Created in 1835, the portrait is a product of Saleh's period of European influence. Originally commissioned to honor Baud's tenure, it is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflecting the cultural exchange between the Dutch East Indies and Europe during the 19th century.

The painting represents the colonial dynamics of the time, with a European subject painted by an artist of Arab-Javanese descent. This cross-cultural context highlights the complex artistic and political exchanges within the Dutch colonial empire.

As one of Raden Saleh's notable works, the portrait contributes to his legacy as a pioneer of Romantic painting in the Dutch East Indies, bridging European artistic traditions with the colonial context of his homeland.