Portret van Oliver Cromwell 1844

Joseph Schubert’s 1844 lithograph, “Portret van Oliver Cromwell,” depicts the English Lord Protector in a three-quarter profile, wearing a feathered hat and a somber expression. The work is an example of the Romantic artistic style, known for its emphasis on individualism and emotional intensity. The use of dark tones adds to the powerful presence of Cromwell, a figure who played a pivotal role in English history. The lithograph is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands.