Gedenkplaat bij 50-jarige herdenking van de Slag bij Waterloo, 1865 1865

This commemorative plate, created by Anthony Cornelis Cramer in 1865, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The artwork features portraits of four key figures from the battle: King William I of the Netherlands, Prince Frederick of the Netherlands, Duke of Wellington, and Napoleon Bonaparte. The portraits are surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and other symbolic imagery, such as flags, cannonballs, and an eagle. The plate is a reminder of the historical significance of the Battle of Waterloo, a pivotal event in European history. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.