De plechtigheid der Eerste-steenlegging door koning Willem III voor het Nationaal-Monument in het Willemspark te 's Gravenhage - 17 November 1863 1863 - 1899

This anonymous print, "De plechtigheid der Eerste-steenlegging door koning Willem III voor het Nationaal-Monument in het Willemspark te 's Gravenhage - 17 November 1863," depicts the laying of the first stone for the National Monument in The Hague. The scene features a large gathering of people, including King Willem III, who is the central figure. The print was likely produced for the occasion, and provides a valuable historical record of the event. The detailed rendering of the crowd and the surrounding architecture, along with the flags and inscriptions, offer a glimpse into the atmosphere and the historical significance of this event.