Model voor het monument ter herinnering aan de slag bij Heiligerlee, 1868 1868

This photograph, taken in 1868 by Johannes Hinderikus Egenberger, is a model for a monument commemorating the Battle of Heiligerlee. The sculpture depicts a winged female figure standing over a fallen soldier. The woman, possibly representing victory or peace, holds a shield, while the soldier, a symbol of the battle’s fallen, lies in defeat. Egenberger's design captures the solemnity of the occasion, a poignant reminder of the conflict and its impact on the battlefield. The photograph, showcasing the model for the proposed monument, offers a glimpse into the artist's vision for the final memorial.