Voor vorst en vaderland waagt deze heldenstoet, / Komt het op vechten aan, hun welvaart en hun bloed 1827 - 1894

This print, *Voor vorst en vaderland waagt deze heldenstoet, / Komt het op vechten aan, hun welvaart en hun bloed,* (1827-1894) by M. Hemeleers-van Houter, is a charming example of 19th-century Dutch illustrative art. The piece depicts a series of miniature figures, each a soldier on horseback, in a variety of poses and with different accoutrements. The artist's attention to detail, particularly in the clothing and weaponry, creates a sense of authenticity that would have appealed to contemporary audiences. The image's inclusion in the Rijksmuseum collection highlights its cultural significance as a representation of Dutch military history.