Bernhard hertog van Saxen-Weimar krijgt bericht van de wapenstilstand, 1831 1834

"Bernhard hertog van Saxen-Weimar krijgt bericht van de wapenstilstand, 1831" is an engraving by Walraad Nieuwhoff, depicting the moment Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, receives news of the armistice during the Belgian Revolution of 1830-31. The artwork captures the dramatic scene of the duke and his entourage on horseback, surrounded by soldiers and civilians, with a distant view of the battlefield. Nieuwhoff, known for his historical and military scenes, utilizes detailed lines and shading to create a sense of movement and tension. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the pivotal event that marked the end of the bloody conflict.