Portret van George Hendrik de Wilde 1787

This 1787 engraving by François Joseph (I) Pfeiffer depicts George Hendrik de Wilde, a Lieutenant Colonel of the "White Regiment" and a Captain of the 19th district of the Amsterdam Militia. The portrait is presented in an oval frame, typical of engravings of the time, and displays de Wilde in formal attire. It is a fine example of portraiture within the Netherlands, capturing a specific individual and their role in the Dutch society of the late 18th century. The artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals who helped shape the history of the Dutch Republic.