Franse leger op de veroverde lunet van Saint-Laurent, 15 december 1832 1832 - 1833

Jean Pierre Marie Jazet created this print titled 'French army on the conquered lunette of Saint-Laurent' in 1832. It commemorates a siege in Antwerp during the aftermath of the Belgian Revolution. Prints like this served a crucial public role in 19th-century Europe. They were a primary means of circulating images of current events and cultivating national sentiment. Note how Jazet portrays the French army not simply as a fighting force but as an organized body representing French power and prestige. This imagery, of course, had political implications for France itself. To fully understand this print, we can consult military records, period newspapers, and political cartoons. These sources help reveal the social conditions that shaped its production and reception. Art is always contingent on social and institutional contexts. Recognizing this allows a deeper understanding of its historical significance.