Vernielde brug, 1832 1833

Auguste Raffet's lithograph "Vernielde brug, 1832" depicts the ruins of a bridge destroyed during the Siege of Antwerp in 1832. This dramatic scene, created in 1833 and now housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the aftermath of the conflict, showcasing the devastation and highlighting the fragility of infrastructure in the face of war. The lithograph's detailed depiction of the collapsed bridge and surrounding landscape creates a sense of realism and immediacy, drawing the viewer into the historical event.