Portret van Willem I Frederik

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

"Portret van Willem I" is a striking etching by Dutch artist Willem Hendrik Hoogkamer, between 1815 and1817. Measuring 389 mm high by 266 mm wide, this portrait captures William I Frederick, the first King of the Netherlands, during a pivotal moment in European history. Fresh from the Napoleonic Wars, William ascended the throne in 1815 as the United Kingdom of the Netherlands was at the Congress of Vienna, marking the birth of modern Dutch monarchy. Etching, Hoogkamer's chosen medium, was ideal for producing detailed, reproducible portraits of royalty, allowing the king's image to reach a wi...

About the Artist

Willem Hendrik Hoogkamer · 1790–1864

Willem Hendrik Hoogkamer (1790–1864) was a Dutch engraver, etcher, aquatint artist, and draughtsman who worked primarily in Amsterdam and Arnhem during the first half of the nineteenth century. Born on September 21, 1790, in Amsterdam, Hoogkamer pursued a career as a copper plate engraver and printmaker, creating both original compositions and reproductive prints after works by other artists. His ...