Koning Willem I ontmoet de industrieel Cockerill, 1829 1829

This hand-colored lithograph by Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck, titled "Koning Willem I ontmoet de industrieel Cockerill, 1829," depicts a historical moment in Belgian history. The scene shows King Willem I of the Netherlands meeting with John Cockerill, a prominent industrialist, in 1829. The setting is a riverside landscape, likely in the region of Liège, Belgium, where Cockerill's factories were located. The composition highlights the significance of the encounter, with the figures of the King and the industrialist standing prominently, while the background depicts the factory complex. The image showcases the rising prominence of industry in 19th-century Belgium.