Geplunderd huis van mr. Matthieu, 1831 1831

"Geplunderd huis van mr. Matthieu," a lithograph by Théodore Fourmois, depicts the aftermath of a riot in Brussels in 1831. The print shows the ravaged house of Mr. Matthieu, a testament to the chaos of the Belgian Revolution. The detailed depiction of the broken windows, boarded-up doors, and scattered debris provides a stark visual of the destruction caused by the unrest. Fourmois's work offers a glimpse into the tumultuous period of Belgian history, capturing the immediate impact of the revolution on ordinary citizens.