Herdenkingsprent ter nagedachtenis van de Slag bij Waterloo 1865

This commemorative print by Carel Alphons Eckstein celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in 1865. The print, now located in the Rijksmuseum, features a central figure of a female personification of the Netherlands, standing on a lion and holding a spear and shield. Surrounding her are symbols of weaponry and the Dutch coat of arms, a reminder of the historic victory against Napoleon. The print's visual language emphasizes patriotism and the enduring significance of the battle in Dutch history.