Jan Willem Pieneman (1779 - 1853)

Jan Willem Pieneman (1779-1853) was a Dutch painter renowned for historical scenes of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, portraits & allegorical works. Director of the Royal Academy & Rijksmuseum. Influenced by events like the Battle of Waterloo.

Portrait of John Willem Janssens (1762-1838). Governor-General (1811-12). Bust with the face turned left. Free copy to the portrait of Jan Willem Pieneman (SK-A-2219). Part of a series of portraits of the governors-general of the former Dutch East Indies.