Koning Willem I ontmoet een stroper, 1829 1829

"Koning Willem I ontmoet een stroper" is a lithograph by Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck, created in 1829. This artwork depicts King Willem I of the Netherlands meeting a poacher, potentially a satirical comment on the king's relationship with the common people and the enforcement of hunting laws during his reign. The lithograph utilizes detailed lines and shading to capture the expressions and clothing of the two figures, highlighting the contrast between the king's formality and the poacher's rustic attire. The scene is set in a mountainous landscape, further emphasizing the contrasting social positions.