Portrait of Hendrik Brouwer, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1750 - 1800

This anonymous portrait, created sometime between 1750 and 1800, depicts Hendrik Brouwer, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. It is an oil on canvas, and shows Brouwer in formal attire, his right hand resting on his hip while he holds a staff in his left. His stern expression and the inscription at the bottom of the portrait emphasize his authority and position of power. This type of portrait, common in the 18th century, served as a symbol of status and authority, documenting an important figure from Dutch colonial history.