Familieportret van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden, Anna Paulowna Romanowa en hun kinderen 1850 - 1930

This anonymous portrait, created sometime between 1850 and 1930, depicts Willem II, King of the Netherlands, his wife Anna Paulowna, and their children. The family is arranged in a formal composition, with the king and queen prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by their children. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the grandeur and formality of the Dutch royal family in the mid-19th century. The use of black and white tones gives the artwork a timeless quality, and the composition showcases the status and power of the royal family, highlighting a key aspect of portraiture throughout history.