Portret van Frederik, prins der Nederlanden 1822 - 1845

This anonymous portrait of Frederik, Prince of the Netherlands, is a black and white print from the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a bust-length portrait of the Prince, wearing a military uniform with elaborate shoulder pads and a high collar. The Prince stares directly at the viewer, creating a formal and imposing impression. The print's small size, measuring only 193 mm in height and 128 mm in width, suggests it was likely intended for personal use or as part of a collection of portraits. The artwork's dated range of 1822-1845 indicates that it was created during a significant period of change in the Netherlands, a time marked by the rise of a new national identity and the consolidation of the Dutch monarchy.