The Inauguration of King William II in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam on 28 November 1840 — Nicolaas Pieneman

Nicolaas Pieneman. Painted 1840 - 1845.

Investiture of King William II in the New Church in Amsterdam on 28 November 1840, by N. Pieneman. Sketch for a large painting produced by Pieneman for the Royal House. To the left of the king: his brother Frederick and his son Alexander. To the right: his sons William and Henry. In the background, centre: Queen Anna Paulowna with, left, her daughter-in-law Sophie (the wife of Crown Prince William),and right, her daughter-in-law Louise of Prussia (wife of Prince Frederick) and her daughter Sophie. On the table in the centre are a copy of the constitution, the crown, the orb and sceptre. Like the sword of state and the national standard these were especially made for the occasion.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 55.5 × 46.5 cm

Print: 55.5 × 46.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028693. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.