Portret van Willem IV, koning van het Verenigd Koninkrijk 1822 - 1845

This anonymous portrait of William IV, King of the United Kingdom, is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the king in a formal pose, wearing a coat adorned with a star-shaped insignia, likely representing a high order of chivalry. The subtle shading and detailed rendering of his features lend the image a sense of realism and grandeur. This artwork is a testament to the power of portraiture to capture the likeness and legacy of individuals who shaped history.