Portret van Ferdinand I 1816

This 1816 portrait by Jean Emanuel Desmoulins depicts Ferdinand IV, King of Naples and Sicily, in an oval frame against a plain background. The work is a lithograph, a printing technique that was gaining popularity in the 19th century. This print is notable for its detailed depiction of Ferdinand's attire, highlighting his royal status with elaborate decorations on his uniform. Desmoulins’s portrait captures the king’s dignified presence, contributing to a sense of royal authority and legacy.