Een kamerheer brengt een invalide naar koning Willem I, 1829 1829

Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck's "Een kamerheer brengt een invalide naar koning Willem I" (1829) is a depiction of King Willem I of the Netherlands being approached by a disabled man. The scene is set outside the palace, with the king and several of his attendants in uniform, standing in the foreground. The artwork captures a moment of interaction between the king and his subjects, illustrating the king's duty to care for his people. The detailed composition allows viewers to see the faces of the various individuals, and the expressions of both the king and the disabled man are notable. This piece serves as a reminder of the complexities of power and responsibility in a monarchy.