De Koning van Holland 1861

"De Koning van Holland" (King of Holland) is a woodblock print created in 1861 by Utagawa Yoshitsuya, a celebrated Japanese artist known for his ukiyo-e prints depicting daily life and historical figures. The work showcases a caricature of King William III of the Netherlands, depicted in a humorous style with exaggerated features. The print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 19th-century Japanese perceptions of Western leaders, capturing their unique artistic interpretation of a foreign figure.