Portret van Willem I Frederik, koning der Nederlanden by Carel Frederik Curtenius Bentinck

Portret van Willem I Frederik, koning der Nederlanden c. 1830s - 1840s

carelfrederikcurteniusbentinck

rijksmuseum

pencil drawn

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This portrait of Willem I, King of the Netherlands, was created by Carel Frederik Curtenius Bentinck in the 1830s-1840s. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the King in a formal military uniform, emphasizing his authority. The portrait, rendered in a realistic style, showcases Bentinck's talent for capturing the likeness and presence of his subject. The piece exemplifies the tradition of portraiture in representing figures of power and influence.