Medaillonportret van koning Willem I (1772-1843) c. 1810 - 1815

This marble relief portrait, created by an anonymous artist around 1810-1815, depicts King Willem I of the Netherlands. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small, circular piece, measuring just 13 cm in diameter. The portrait presents a realistic, almost austere depiction of the king, with detailed attention to his military uniform, showcasing the intricate braid on his shoulder and the buttons on his coat. The king's stern expression adds a sense of authority to the work, a common theme in portraiture of monarchs during this period.