Tijdschrift L'Illustration Nationale, ter gelegenheid van het vijftigjarig jubileum van de Belgische onafhankelijkheid, 1880 1880

This 1880 engraving by M. Weber commemorates the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence. The artwork is a complex composition showcasing different scenes of Belgian life, including cityscapes, rural landscapes, and industrial scenes. The central part of the composition features a banner celebrating “L’Indépendance de la Belgique”, the country’s independence. The engraving is a powerful testament to Belgium’s progress and growth in the 50 years since its independence. The artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum.