Ontwerp voor de Eerste Bossche Wand: stichting van 's-Hertogenbosch door Hertog Hendrik van Brabant 1869 - 1925

This charcoal drawing by Antoon Derkinderen, titled "Ontwerp voor de Eerste Bossche Wand: stichting van 's-Hertogenbosch door Hertog Hendrik van Brabant" (Design for the First Bosch Wall: the Foundation of 's-Hertogenbosch by Duke Henry of Brabant), depicts a historical scene from the founding of the Dutch city of 's-Hertogenbosch. The composition showcases a central figure of Duke Henry on horseback, with a group of citizens and workers surrounding him. The drawing emphasizes the narrative of the city's origins, highlighting the role of the duke and the community in its creation. The use of charcoal contributes to the drawing's historical and architectural feel, reminiscent of medieval artworks.