Beschrijving van het schilderij voorstellende den veldslag bij Waterloo c. 1825

This printed document was made in Haarlem by Met & Meylink. It describes a painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo. This description of a painting produced in 1845 tells us a lot about the politics of imagery in the Netherlands following the Napoleonic wars. This text highlights the key figures on the victorious side of the battle, naming the Duke of Wellington and the Prince of Orange, who led the Dutch troops. By describing the painting in such detail, this document helps to construct a particular narrative around the battle. It emphasizes the role of the Dutch in the victory, contributing to a sense of national pride and solidifying the legitimacy of the monarchy. The mention of the artist being commissioned to paint the earlier battle of Quatre Bras speaks to the institutional support for this type of patriotic art. To understand the context of this document better, we might consult military records, political pamphlets, and other visual representations of the battle.