Johan Wilhelm van Lansberge (1830-1906). Gouverneur-generaal (1875-1880) 1887

Andries van den Berg’s 1887 portrait, “Johan Wilhelm van Lansberge (1830-1906). Gouverneur-generaal (1875-1880),” depicts the Dutch governor-general of the Dutch East Indies in a formal pose. Van Lansberge is shown wearing his official uniform, complete with a sash and medals, signifying his high rank. The portrait, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of realistic portraiture, emphasizing the sitter's likeness and conveying the dignity and authority of his office. This type of portrait was a common way of commemorating important figures in 19th-century Dutch society.