Portrait of Reinier de Klerk, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company 1777

Painted in 1777 by Franciscus Josephus Fricot, "Portrait of Reinier de Klerk, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company" depicts the subject in a formal pose, dressed in an elaborate coat, vest, and ruffled shirt. The painting's background features a rich red curtain and a coat of arms, signifying de Klerk’s prominent position within the Dutch East India Company. This oil painting, measuring 105 cm by 90 cm, exemplifies the portraiture style popular during the 18th century, often commissioned to commemorate individuals of stature and importance.