Willem I en de aangesneden kaas, 1830 1830 - 1831

"Willem I en de aangesneden kaas" is an 1830 - 1831 etching by an anonymous artist depicting Willem I, King of the Netherlands, in a regal pose. The etching, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a satirical depiction of the king, likely made in the context of the Belgian Revolution. The detailed portrayal captures the king's royal attire and the surrounding setting, hinting at the political context of the time. The etching is a poignant example of 19th-century Dutch political satire, offering a glimpse into the societal tensions of the era.