Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1750 - 1800

This anonymous portrait from 1750-1800 depicts Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, in an oil painting. The subject is portrayed in a formal pose, holding a telescope, a symbol of his position of power. The painting is notable for its detail in depicting de Haan’s clothing, suggesting the artist was commissioned for this work. The inclusion of de Haan's coat of arms in the painting adds to its historical significance, signifying the importance of his family's lineage and his role in Dutch colonial expansion.