Slag van Waterloo / Bataille de Waterloo 1800 - 1833

This 19th-century broadside, titled "Slag van Waterloo/Bataille de Waterloo" by Philippus Jacobus Brepols, depicts scenes from the famous Battle of Waterloo. The artwork, printed in a simple woodblock technique, includes text in both Dutch and French, suggesting its intended audience was multilingual. The four panels illustrate key moments of the battle, focusing on military figures and the strategic maneuvers that ultimately led to Napoleon's defeat. This piece provides a visual and historical record of the Battle of Waterloo, a pivotal event in European history.