Hendrik Swaardecroon 1667-1728 Governor General

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Hendrik Swaardecroon 1667-1728 Governor General

Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728). Governor General (1718-25), Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728). Governor General (1718-25). Standing behind a table, half-length, and face. Command staff in the right hand, the left hand in the side. Top left the family crest, top right the combined arms of Batavia, the VOC and an unknown weapon with an anchor. Part of a series of copies to portraits of the governors-general of the former Dutch East Indies, probably from the Dutch East India Company. Henricus Zwaardecroon, Dutch East India Company, Hendrik van den Bosch (copy after), 1750 - 1800, copper (metal), oil paint (paint), h 33.5 cm × w 26 cm d 3.7 cm

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1750 1800 Anchor Batavia Command Staff Copies Copper Copy Dutch East India Company Face Family Crest Former Dutch East Indies Governor General Governors General Half Length Hendrik Van Den Bosch Left Hand Metal Portraits Right Hand Side Table Top Left Top Right Oil Paint

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the esteemed figure of Hendrik Swaardecroon, a prominent Governor General who held office from 1718 to 1725. The portrait captures him in an authoritative stance, standing behind a table with his face prominently displayed. In his right hand, he holds a command staff while his left hand rests confidently at his side. The composition is adorned with significant symbols and emblems that reflect Swaardecroon's status and achievements. Positioned in the top left corner is the family crest, representing his noble lineage. On the top right, we find a combination of arms representing Batavia, the Dutch East India Company (VOC), and an intriguing unknown weapon accompanied by an anchor. This remarkable artwork belongs to a series of copied portraits depicting former Governors General of the Dutch East Indies during their tenure under the Dutch East India Company. Created between 1750 and 1800 by Henricus Zwaardecroon after Hendrik van den Bosch's original work, this particular piece measures approximately 33.5 cm in height, 26 cm in width, and has a depth of 3.7 cm. The Liszt Collection proudly presents this historical gem as part of its diverse range of prints capturing significant moments from various periods around the world.

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