Portret van Willem I Frederik

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Portret van Willem I, souverein vorst der Verenigde Nederlanden, later koning der Nederlanden. Gedecoreerd met de ster van de Orde van de Kousenband.

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Charles Howard Hodges captures Willem I Frederik in 1814, at a pivotal moment when he assumed the role of sovereign prince the United Netherlands following the defeat of Napoleon. The portrait highlights his dignified bearing, adorned with the star of the prestigious Order of the Garter—an honor reflecting diplomatic ties with Britain during the post-Napoleonic reorganization of Europe. Hodges an English-born artist active in the Netherlands, skillfully rendered the likeness through engraving, a technique that allowed for precise detail and broader circulation of royal imager...

About the Artist

Charles Howard Hodges

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