Portret van Willem III, koning der Nederlanden 1849 - 1907

This is a portrait of Willem III, King of the Netherlands, created sometime between 1849 and 1907 by an anonymous artist. The portrait, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a simple, yet powerful, depiction of the king. He is portrayed in a military uniform, signifying his position and power, with a serious expression and a long beard, conveying an air of authority. The portrait was created during a time when photography was becoming popular, and it shows the influence of this new medium on portraiture. This work is a significant example of royal portraiture and Dutch art of the 19th century.