Gedachte op de overgave van de Citadel van Antwerpen, 1832 1832 - 1833

"Gedachte op de overgave van de Citadel van Antwerpen, 1832" (1832-1833) is an etching by Dutch artist jonkheer Isaac Lambertus Cremer van den Berch van Heemstede (1811-1879). The artwork portrays a somber scene of figures in the foreground, their postures reflecting dejection, possibly related to the surrender of the Antwerp Citadel. The composition is framed within an arched window shape, adding to the overall sense of confinement and melancholy. The etching’s dark tones and intricate details create a powerful and evocative image of defeat and despair.