Hulde van Herinnering aan Nederlandschen Moed / Bijzetting der Stoffelijke Overblijfsels van de op den Vijfhoek gesneuveld acht Officieren. Citadel van Antwerpen 1-23 December 1832 / Kerkhof te Ginneken 22 Augustus 1871 1871
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This 1871 lithograph, titled "Hulde van Herinnering aan Nederlandschen Moed", commemorates eight Dutch officers who died during the Siege of Antwerp in 1832. The artwork features a central scene of a church and a graveyard, where the officers are buried, surrounded by various emblems of military honor. A woman representing victory stands with a flag while a soldier kneels nearby, and a collection of cannons and weaponry rest in the foreground. The images of the eight officers are featured in the top portion of the artwork, framed by wreaths and ribbons. This piece showcases the artistic style common in commemorative art, emphasizing the heroism and sacrifice of those who served in the Dutch military. It is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.
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