Portret van Friedrich Wilhelm III van Pruisen 1797 - 1886

This engraving, created between 1797 and 1886 by Friedrich Leonhard Lehmann, depicts King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, who reigned from 1797 to 1840. The engraving is a portrait, a popular genre in art that emphasizes the likeness and identity of the subject. The work is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum. The oval format, a frequent choice for portraiture, draws the viewer's attention to the king's face and his elaborate uniform, adorned with medals and insignia, hinting at his authority and power.