Artwork

Jacob Christiaan Koningsberger (1867-1951). Chairman of the People's Council (1918-19)

Unknown , 1967

Jacob Christiaan Koningsberger (1867-1951). Chairman of the People's Council (1918-19) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This portrait depicts Jacob Christiaan Koningsberger, Chairman of the People's Council of Dutch East Indies from 1918 to 1919, seated in a chair with his hands in his lap, looking straight ahead in a dark suit.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is portrayed in a straightforward, non-dramatic manner, emphasizing his role as a figure of authority in the colonial administration of Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia).

Technique & Style

The painting adopts a formal, realistic approach, characteristic of official portraiture, with attention to detail in capturing the sitter's appearance and attire.

History & Provenance

Part of a collection of portraits of People's Council chairmen and Governors-General of Dutch East Indies, intended for archival display alongside other colonial leadership portraits.

Context

Created during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia, the work reflects the administrative hierarchy of the time, with possible connections to the Rijksmuseum's colonial-era portrait holdings.