Portrait of Hendrik, Prince of the Netherlands 1840 - 1850

Nicolaas Pieneman's "Portrait of Hendrik, Prince of the Netherlands" is a small oil-on-canvas painting that showcases the Prince in a naval uniform, standing on a ship's deck, likely a warship. This intimate portrayal, created between 1840 and 1850, captures the prince's distinguished stature as he leans on a cannon, holding a sword at his side. The painting's intimate scale and loose brushstrokes give a sense of immediacy to the portrait, capturing the prince's likeness with a level of realism, yet still conveying a sense of heroism and authority. This artwork resides in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the life of a prominent Dutch figure.