Portrait of Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company 1750 - 1799

This anonymous oil painting depicts Jacob Mossel, the Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company. Painted sometime between 1750 and 1799, the portrait captures Mossel in a formal pose, wearing a dark blue jacket with gold buttons and white lace cuffs. A hint of his red waistcoat is visible beneath the jacket. The painting's inscription identifies Mossel's position, "General over the Infantry of the State", as well as "Governor General of the Netherlands India". The artwork is a small piece, measuring 33.5 cm in height, 26.5 cm in width, and 3.5 cm in depth. It is likely a portrait commissioned by or for Mossel, reflecting his status and authority.