Antique Portrait of Jan van Swieten by Spanier (1874)

Description: Antique portrait titled 'Luitenant Generaal J. van Swieten. Civiel regeerings commissaris en opperbevelhebber der Militaire Operatien tegen Atchin'. Antique portrait of Jan van Swieten. Van Swieten started his career in 1821 as an volunteer and started as a cadet in 1822, in 1824 became a second Lieutenant. Jan van Swieten played an important role as an officer in the Dutch East Indies and led expeditions in Java. Returned to the Netherlands in 1862, and was politically active for some time. In 1873 he was appointed commander of an expedition to Java. He recaptured The Kraton. In 1874 he received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of William. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Nederland en Atchin' by G.L. Klepper.

Artists and Engravers: Published by 's Hage Wed. E. Spanier & Zn.