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Willem I (1772-1843), King of the Netherlands, 1815-1816. Creator: Charles Howard Hodges
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Willem I (1772-1843), King of the Netherlands, 1815-1816. Creator: Charles Howard Hodges
Willem I (1772-1843), King of the Netherlands, 1815-1816
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Charles Howard Hodges Hodges Charles Howard King Of The Netherlands King William I Oranje Nassau Willem Frederik Van Van Oranje Nassau Willem Frederik Willem Frederik Van Oranje Nassau William I William I King Of The Netherlands William I Of The Netherlands
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This stunning oil on canvas painting depicts Willem I (1772-1843), the King of the Netherlands from 1815 to 1816. Painted by the renowned British artist Charles Howard Hodges in the 19th century, this portrait captures the regal presence and dignity of the monarch. Willem I, also known as William I or William the Silent, was a member of the House of Orange-Nassau and played a significant role in the Dutch resistance against Spanish rule during the Eighty Years' War. After the French occupation of the Netherlands, Willem I was invited to return and assume the throne in 1813. He was officially crowned King of the Netherlands in 1815. The painting shows Willem I in profile, wearing the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the Nassau-Orange-Nassau Order. The background is a simple, dark color, drawing all attention to the subject's expressive face and piercing gaze. The meticulous attention to detail in the painting, from the intricate texture of the fabric to the lifelike rendering of the King's features, speaks to Hodges' mastery of the medium. This portrait is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of both Britain and the Netherlands and is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on European royalty or 19th-century art. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is the current location of this painting, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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