Man op de voltooide brug over de Waal bij Culemborg 1868

"Man op de voltooide brug over de Waal bij Culemborg" (Man on the Completed Bridge over the Waal near Culemborg), an 1868 photograph by Dutch photographer Pieter Oosterhuis, showcases the intricate ironwork of a newly completed bridge. The photograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed view of the bridge's construction, highlighting the complex network of beams and struts. The lone figure standing on the bridge adds a sense of scale and perspective, emphasizing the vastness of the engineering feat. This image captures the spirit of innovation and industrial progress that characterized the mid-19th century, a time when bridges were becoming vital symbols of modern infrastructure.