Wel hem, die 't vaderland meer dan zich zelf bemint, / In 't sneuv'len voor hare eer een' zuivren wellust vindt, (...) 1826 - 1855

This print was made by Frederik Christiaan Fuchs, likely in the first half of the 19th century, using etching. It assembles nine scenes, each a small window into Dutch history. The composition is rigidly structured into a grid, with each scene bordered by a text panel, creating a sense of order and containment. The scenes, rendered with sparse lines and minimal color, highlight key moments of national pride and sacrifice. The use of simple, almost childlike imagery does not diminish the scenes, it amplifies their didactic purpose. The artist uses a formal device of repetition and geometric arrangement to frame national identity. This print functions as a form of visual rhetoric, using historical events to promote national values. The grid layout, akin to a comic strip, democratizes history, making it accessible and legible. The artwork invites us to reflect on the interplay between art, memory, and national identity.