Portret van Hendrik Swaerdecroon, gouverneur-generaal van Nederlands-Indië 1709 - 1726

This is a portrait of Hendrik Swaerdecroon, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, created by Dirk Jongman between 1709 and 1726. The engraving depicts Swaerdecroon in a formal pose, with a prominent family crest below the portrait, suggesting a commission likely intended for a public or private collection. The use of engraving, a popular technique for reproducing images in the 18th century, also points to its intended dissemination and importance. Swaerdecroon's official attire and stern expression convey the authority and prestige of his role.