Intocht van Napoleon in Amsterdam

It is 9 October 1811. Riding a white horse, Emperor Napoleon enters Dam Square. An honorary guard of mounted officers lines the square. The curious crowd is kept at a safe distance. From the dome of the former town hall flies an enormous French tricolour. The building became a royal palace in 1808; now for the moment, it is imperial.

Intocht van Napoleon in Amsterdam

It is 9 October 1811. Riding a white horse, Emperor Napoleon enters Dam Square. An honorary guard of mounted officers lines the square. The curious crowd is kept at a safe distance. From the dome of the former town hall flies an enormous French tricolour. The building became a royal palace in 1808; now for the moment, it is imperial.