Koning Willem I sprekend met een molenaar, 1829 1829

"Koning Willem I sprekend met een molenaar" (King Willem I speaking with a miller) is a lithograph by Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck from 1829. The image depicts a casual encounter between King Willem I, the first King of the Netherlands, and a miller. This work is likely a satirical commentary on the king's perceived distance from the common people. The scene is set in a natural environment, with a tree providing shade and a distant view of a village. The use of text under the image suggests this was a popular print that likely adorned the walls of homes. The small size and the light colors of the print point to its intended audience as those with an interest in the political and social events of the time.