Aankomst van de prins van Oranje te Scheveningen, 1813 1813 - 1814

"Aankomst van de prins van Oranje te Scheveningen, 1813" by Leonardus Schweickhardt depicts the arrival of William I, Prince of Orange, in Scheveningen, Netherlands, on November 6, 1813. The print, created between 1813 and 1814, shows the Prince stepping out of a carriage onto the shore. This artwork is significant for its historical relevance as it illustrates the momentous return of the Prince and his assumption of the throne as the first king of the Netherlands. The print captures the celebratory atmosphere with a crowd of onlookers on the beach, as well as ships in the harbor. The artwork is a fine example of historical realism, a genre popular in the 19th century.