Portrait of Albertus Henricus Wiese, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1805 - 1810

"Portrait of Albertus Henricus Wiese, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies" is an oil-on-canvas portrait painting by Adriaan de Lelie, created between 1805 and 1810. The painting, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Wiese in a formal setting, seated in a chair with his hand resting on a cane. He is wearing a dark blue coat with gold embroidery and red accents, a white shirt, and light-colored trousers. The background is a simple wall with a red curtain, which adds depth to the composition. The portrait exemplifies de Lelie's mastery of Neoclassical style, characterized by clear lines, balanced composition, and realistic depiction.