This is the exhibitioncatalogue of "The King and the Art" King Willem II (1792-1849) possessed one of the most important art collections of his time. Due to his enormous debts after he died his collection had to be sold by auction. This top collection disappeared from The Netherlands and spread around the world. An important part of this collection is brought back to the exhibition and in this catalogue. Paperback, 23x28 cm, illustrated, 332 pages, in the Dutch language.