Lied op de kroonprins, 1830 1830 - 1831

This anonymous 19th-century sheet music, “Le Salut de l’État”, is an example of the artistic production that accompanied the 1830 Belgian Revolution. Written in 1830-1831, this piece celebrated the new Belgian independence from the Netherlands, showcasing the popular support for the new nation. The sheet music features traditional musical notation, and the title clearly states the purpose of this piece: to celebrate the new Belgian state.