Ruiterportret van Willem II, koning der Nederlanden 1831 - 1833

This 1831-1833 print by Théodore Fourmois depicts Willem II, King of the Netherlands, in a formal equestrian portrait. The king is presented in his military uniform, seated astride a horse. The background features a distant view of a battlefield, emphasizing his role as a military leader. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the artist's ability to capture the grandeur and authority of a monarch through detailed depiction of clothing and setting. This print is a great example of a "ruiterportret" or equestrian portrait, a popular genre of portraiture that was prevalent in the 19th century.