Hendrik van Leuven verscheurt de Belgische vlag, 1831 1831

"Hendrik van Leuven verscheurt de Belgische vlag, 1831" is a black and white print depicting a scene of political unrest during the Belgian Revolution. The anonymous artist captures the moment when Hendrik van Leuven, a Dutch soldier, rips apart the Belgian flag in front of a crowd, signifying the rejection of Belgian independence by Dutch forces. The print serves as a historical document of the Belgian Revolution, highlighting the conflict between Dutch and Belgian identities. The artwork can be seen at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.