Overtocht van Koning Lodewijk Napoleon van Dalen naar Gorinchem, 1809 1809

This 1809 engraving by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles depicts the journey of King Louis Napoleon from Dalen to Gorinchem. The scene shows a windmill and a boat sailing through choppy water, likely representing the journey. Vinkeles, known for his landscape and maritime scenes, captures the drama of the crossing with a focus on the turbulent waters and the smallness of the boat against the vastness of the sea. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of Dutch historical engravings.