Barricade in de Leuvenseweg te Brussel, 1830 1830

"Barricade in de Leuvenseweg te Brussel, 1830" is a lithograph by Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck depicting a scene from the Belgian Revolution of 1830. The print showcases a barricade constructed by revolutionaries on the Leuvenseweg in Brussels, with soldiers and civilians engaged in a tense standoff. The detailed depiction of the barricade, the uniforms of the soldiers, and the architecture of the surrounding buildings offers a glimpse into the turbulent period of Belgian history. This lithograph provides a valuable historical record of the revolution, capturing the atmosphere of rebellion and unrest that characterized this pivotal event.