Prins Frederik, Voor / Tijdens / Na gevechten in Brussel, 1830 1830 - 1831

This anonymous print from 1830 presents three sequential scenes from the Brussels battles, rendered in delicate lines. The composition is divided into three distinct panels, each offering a different phase of the conflict. This division creates a visual narrative, a structure in which the viewer's eye moves from "avant" to "pendant" to "apres." The scenes are rendered with a keen sense of detail, particularly in the uniforms and weaponry. The use of line in the images is sharp, creating distinct forms within each panel. The final panel reveals a transformation in the prince's attire. Here, he beats a drum and is followed by a dog and a monkey, an obvious critique of his actions. The print functions as a commentary on the socio-political landscape of the time, using the visual language of caricature to express a critical perspective. The linear structure emphasizes the before, during, and after, highlighting a sense of order and consequence.