Ruiterportret van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden 1815 - 1883

Theodoor Schaepkens's *Ruiterportret van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden* (1815-1883) depicts Willem II, King of the Netherlands, on horseback. The image is likely a portrait of Willem II as Prince of Orange during the Battle of Waterloo, where he served as a cavalry officer in the British Army. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the king's uniform, the horse's anatomy, and the battlefield surroundings, including a cannon. This lithograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Schaepkens's mastery of historical portraiture and his ability to capture the dynamism of a battlefield scene.