Portret van Lodewijk Napoleon, Koning van Holland 1809 - 1837

This mezzotint, "Portret van Lodewijk Napoleon, Koning van Holland," by Charles Howard Hodges (1764-1837), depicts King Louis Bonaparte of Holland in full military regalia, his hand resting on a plumed hat. The background depicts a landscape with trees and a distant river, subtly suggesting the natural world. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the attire and presence of a prominent figure during the early 19th century. The mezzotint's refined details and tonal variations, characteristic of the style, contribute to a sense of realism and grandeur.