Titelprent voor: Verhaal van de belegering der Citadel van Antwerpen, 1833 1833

This lithograph by Johan George Lodewijk Rieke, titled "Titelprent voor: Verhaal van de belegering der Citadel van Antwerpen, 1833", is a visual record of the 1832 siege of Antwerp. The artwork depicts a scene of destruction, likely within the Citadel, with the city walls clearly visible in the background. Rieke's detailed depiction of the damaged buildings and ruins hints at the severity of the conflict. The image serves as a compelling introduction to the narrative of the siege, which was a significant event in Belgian history.