Ontmoeting tussen Wellington en Blücher na de slag bij Waterloo, 1815 1815 - 1816

Reinier Vinkeles created this print titled 'Meeting between Wellington and Blücher after the Battle of Waterloo' in 1815. It commemorates a pivotal moment in European history following Napoleon's defeat. Consider the historical context: Vinkeles, who died the year after, was working in the wake of major political and social upheavals. The print depicts the leaders of the allied forces, Wellington and Blücher, their meeting symbolizing the restoration of the old order. The image promotes a narrative of unity and triumph, but it also obscures the brutal realities of war and the complex power dynamics at play. The print serves as a reminder of how historical events are selectively remembered and represented, and the stories that get told about who we are.