Sight of the citadelle of Antwerp after the bombardement of 1832
Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
1832
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
1832
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting shows a scene of destruction, with a large building in the background and people in the foreground. The building appears to be damaged, with smoke rising from it. In the foreground, there are several people, some of whom are armed with weapons. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the building and the people. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The painting is held at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
