Portret van Guillaume Groen van Prinsteren 1852 - 1874

Nicolaas Johannes Wilhelmus de Roode’s *Portret van Guillaume Groen van Prinsteren* (1852-1874), now in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking portrait of the Dutch politician Guillaume Groen van Prinsterer. De Roode, a prominent Dutch portrait artist, captured Groen van Prinsteren in a seated pose, dressed in formal attire. The portrait, rendered in black and white, highlights the sitter’s serious demeanor and features a detailed depiction of his clothing and surroundings. This work is a prime example of 19th-century Dutch portraiture, emphasizing realism and meticulous detail.