Portret van Jean-Baptiste Dumonceau 1805

Willem van Senus's 1805 engraving, "Portret van Jean-Baptiste Dumonceau," depicts a bust portrait of the Dutch general in a military uniform, situated within an oval frame and adorned with laurel branches. The print, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, demonstrates Van Senus's skill in portraiture and his ability to capture the subject's likeness and the intricacies of military garb. The inscription below the portrait highlights Dumonceau's military achievements, identifying him as a General and Inspector General of the Batavian Army and a member of the Legion of Honor. This artwork provides insight into Dutch military figures and the tradition of portraiture during the Napoleonic era.