Aanval bij Halfweg, 1787 1787 - 1790

This 1787-1790 etching, “Aanval bij Halfweg, 1787” by Joseph-Alexandre Le Campion, depicts a scene of battle near Halfweg, Netherlands. The circular composition, typical of prints of this era, illustrates the attack on a Dutch troop by Prussian soldiers, using a bright and detailed style with watercolor highlights. The scene is presented as a snapshot of the Battle of Halfweg, a key event in the Patriotten Revolt, a period of political upheaval in the Netherlands. The print, held in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insight into the military and historical context of the time.