Vrijwillige schutter neemt afscheid van zijn vader, 1830 1830 - 1831

This lithograph, created by Desguerrois & Co., depicts a poignant scene of a young man, likely a Dutch volunteer, bidding farewell to his father before enlisting in the army. The artwork, titled "Vrijwillige schutter neemt afscheid van zijn vader, 1830," captures the emotional weight of this moment as the father raises his hand in a gesture of blessing and the son embraces him with a mix of apprehension and determination. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the personal sacrifices made during the Belgian Revolution.