Diploma voor een benoeming tot Ridder in de Orde van de Unie, ca. 1809 1807 - 1809

This anonymous artwork from 1807-1809 is a "Diploma voor een benoeming tot Ridder in de Orde van de Unie", a certificate of appointment to the Order of the Union, created during the reign of King Louis Napoleon. It features ornate calligraphy announcing the title "Koning van Holland", as well as the royal coat of arms and other symbols. The certificate is a testament to the visual culture of the early 19th century, emphasizing the importance of official documentation and visual representation of power.