Portret van Arthur Wellesley, hertog van Wellington 1814 - 1826

This portrait of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, was created by Dutch artist Jacob Ernst Marcus between 1814 and 1826. This engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and depicts Wellington in a military uniform, likely a portrait of the British military leader who was famous for defeating Napoleon Bonaparte in the Napoleonic Wars. The engraving was created using a stipple technique, which uses dots to create tonal shading, a common technique used in engravings during the early 19th century. The fine detail in Marcus's work is clear in the depiction of Wellington's uniform, specifically his intricately detailed braided sash and military jacket. This engraving provides an intimate and focused portrait of a famous historical figure.