Portret van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden Possibly 1849

"Portret van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden" is an anonymous lithograph from the Rijksmuseum, possibly dating to 1849. The artwork depicts Willem II, the second king of the Netherlands, in a formal portrait. The king is depicted in military uniform and appears to be in his mid-forties. The image is framed by a decorative, stylized weeping willow branch, adding a sense of mourning and formality. The artwork utilizes a somber tone that was likely intended to emphasize the monarch’s regal status and gravitas. This portrait is significant as a historical record and an example of 19th-century Dutch lithography.