Portret van Leopold I van België met ornamenteel kader 1833 - 1880

This engraving, "Portret van Leopold I van België met ornamenteel kader," by Auguste Numans, depicts Leopold I of Belgium, the first King of Belgium. Created between 1833 and 1880, the artwork showcases Leopold in a formal portrait style, adorned with a sash and medals, and framed by a detailed and decorative border. The artist effectively uses detail and scale to represent the monarch’s authority and importance. The engraving captures the essence of Leopold’s reign and the political climate of 19th-century Belgium.