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

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.