Terugtrekken van regeringstroepen 1830 - 1831

"Terugtrekken van regeringstroepen" (Retreat of government troops) is a lithograph by Paulus Lauters depicting the withdrawal of Dutch troops from the city of Leuven in 1830 during the Belgian Revolution. This scene, created between 1830 and 1831, captures the chaos and uncertainty of the historical event, showcasing the troops' retreat through a city gate, laden with baggage and surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. Now housed at the Rijksmuseum, the artwork is a historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in the Belgian independence movement.