Portrait of Léonard Pierre Joseph, Viscount du Bus de Gisignies, Commissioner-General
1836
Here stands Léonard du Bus de Gisignies, looking rather stern in a uniform that screams 'high-ranking official.' Painted by François-Joseph Navez in 1836, this Neoclassical portrait showcases the subject as the Commissioner-General of the Dutch East Indies, a role he held from 1826 to 1830 as noted by the Dutch text in the bottom corner. The heavy gold oak-leaf embroidery on his blue coat and the dramatic red curtain behind him were designed to project absolute authority and wealth. It’s a fascinating snapshot of colonial history, capturing a Belgian nobleman who served the Dutch crown in what is now Indonesia.
- Technique
- Oil painting
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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