A photograph of 'der schwur am rutli' statue
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of three men standing close together. The man in the middle holds the hands of the other two, who are raising their right arms. They’re dressed in old-fashioned clothes—tunics, boots, and hats—and look serious. The background is plain, focusing all attention on them. The text at the bottom reads *"Der Schwur am Rütli"* (which means "The Oath at Rütli"). This was a famous moment in Swiss history where three leaders swore an oath. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
