River Maas Collection

positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)
French and German positions in the Battle of Verdun, northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)

St. Maartenskerk (St. Martin Church) on the River Ms, Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

Map of the Battle of Beaumont, 30 August 1870, (c1872). Creator: R. Walker
Map of the Battle of Beaumont, 30 August 1870, (c1872). Map: Drawn under the Superintendance of Captain Hozier, showing the enemy positions

Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front

Namur, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Namur, 1890. The Citadel of Namur on the confluence of Sambre and Meuse rivers was a disputed territory between Spain, France, England

Chateau de Freyr with river Maas near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Erasmusbridge at Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands

Conflict between workmen and soldiers at the Seraing Ironworks, Belgium, 1869

German Bridge over Maas at Dinant, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Bridge over Maas at Dinant, between 1914 and c1915. A bridge over the Maas River in Dinant, Belgium during World War I

Town on the Meuse, n.d. Creator: Arnauld de Vuez
Town on the Meuse, n.d

La victoire de Douaumont-Vaux (24 octobre-2 novembre 1916); le general Mangin, commandant un groupement de divisions sur la rive droite de la Meuse, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Cour de l'Eveche, 1916 Creator: Francois Flameng
Cour de l'Eveche, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

La Meuse a Verdun, 1916 (1924) Creator: Francois Flameng
La Meuse a Verdun, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

River landscape near Chokier on the Maas, 1820-1872. Creator: Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer
River landscape near Chokier on the Maas, 1820-1872

View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695). Creator: Dirk Maes
View of Namur from the East during the Siege of 1695, (1695)

The Meuse at Rotterdam, with an American and Swedish ship, 1834-1893

The Man-of-War Brielle on the River Maas off Rotterdam, 1689. Creator: Ludolf Bakhuizen
The Man-of-War Brielle on the River Maas off Rotterdam, 1689. Other Title(s): The Man-of-War Koning William on the Maas off Rotterdam

Storm on the Meuse River, 1668. Creator: Hendrik Martensz. Sorgh
Storm on the Meuse River, 1668

Dinant naguere; la citadelle, l'eglise et les quais vus de la rive gauche de la Meuse
Dinant et Louvain: Dinant naguere; la citadelle, l'eglise et les quais vus de la rive gauche de la Meuse, la veille de l'entree des troupes allemandes, 1914

Les Cotes de Meuse; Saint-Mihiel et la boucle de la Meuse, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Dinant, plate nine from the Belgian Set, 1907. Creator: David Young Cameron
Dinant, plate nine from the Belgian Set, 1907

Map of Arnhem, Velmo, Gelre, and Ruerm, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum
STC138911 Map of Arnhem, Velmo, Gelre, and Ruerm, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Huy, Belgium, 1878. Creator: James Webb
Huy, Belgium, 1878

Map of the Battle of Carignan, 30 August 1870, (c1872). Creator: R. Walker
Map of the Battle of Carignan, 30 August 1870, (c1872). Map: Drawn under the Superintendence of Captain Hozier, showing the enemy positions

Map showing... the Attack on Verdun northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)
Map showing the Various Stages in the First Phase of the Attack on Verdun northern France, First World War, 1916, (c1920)

Namur, c1740. Creator: Johann Georg Ringlin
Namur, c1740. The city of Namur in Belgium, with a coat of arms in the foreground, and churches, castles, the River Meuse and principal landmarks indicated

Namur, Belgium, 1879. Artist: Charles Barbant
Namur, Belgium, 1879. The rocky promontory at the fork between the Sambre and Meuse rivers was once occupied by a Roman fortified camp

La Tour de la Citadelle et Panorama de la Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur. Vue de la Ville et Confluent de Sambre et Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Dinant, 1850. Artist: Shury & Son
Dinant, 1850. From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

The Rock at Bayard, late 19th or 20th century. Artist: Pierre Thevenet
The Rock at Bayard, late 19th or 20th century. The Roche a Bayard, or Rocher Bayard, is a rock pinnacle overlooking the River Meuse at Dinant, Belgium

River Meuse seen from the trenches, Verdun, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Damaged vehicles, Meuse, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Bridge over the River Meuse at Dugny, northern France, c1914-c1918
Soldiers crossing a narrow wooden bridge over the River Meuse at Dugny, northern France, c1914-c1918

Kursaal et Pont de Jambes, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

La Meuse vue de la Citadelle, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

La Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur. Tourelle des Guetteurs et Confluent de Sambre et Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur. La Citadelle, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Panorama de la Meuse vu de la route Merveilleuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur Citadelle et Pont de Jambes, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

View near Liege, 1850. From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

Liege, 1850. Artist: Archelaus Cruse
Liege, 1850. From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

Namur, Belgium, 1830. Artist: William Finden
Namur, Belgium, 1830

Sedan, 19th century. Artist: William Henry Prior
Sedan, 19th century. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

The Meuse River, Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Meuse River, Verdun, France, June 1916, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War

Entrance of the Meuse... c1819. Artist: JMW Turner
Entrance of the Meuse: Orange-Merchant on the Bar, Going to Pieces; Brill Church bearing SE by S, Masensluys E by S, c1819. From the Tate collection, London

Mineralogy, slate works on the Meuse river, France, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

St. Maartenskerk (St. Martin Church) and St. Servatius Bridge wharf on the River Ms, Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

Wijck area on the River Ms, Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

River Ms and Saint Servatius Bridge seen from the Stenenwall (Stone Wall), Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

Barge under the Hoger Brug (Higher Bridge) on the River Ms, Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

Barge on the River Ms, St. Servatius Bridge and coffee bars at Mspuntweg riverfront, Mstricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe

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The River Maas, also known as the Meuse, holds a significant place in history and is adorned with breathtaking landscapes. In the annals of warfare, it witnessed the Battle of Verdun during the First World War in 1916. The river's strategic positions played a crucial role in this intense conflict that took place in northern France. As we traverse its course, we come across St. Maartenskerk (St. Martin Church) standing proudly on its banks in Mstricht, Limburg. This architectural marvel adds to the charm of the river and serves as a testament to centuries of human craftsmanship. Moving further downstream towards Belgium, we encounter Namur, a city steeped in history and culture. An artwork by Charles Barbant from 1879 captures Namur's essence beautifully, showcasing its connection with the River Maas. Continuing our journey through Wallonia province in Belgium, we stumble upon Chateau de Freyr near Dinant. Nestled alongside the river's gentle flow amidst Ardennes' picturesque landscape, this majestic castle stands as an emblem of grandeur and elegance. To understand better how these locations fit into historical events like the Battle of Verdun or Namur's significance over time, large-scale maps become invaluable tools for exploration. A map depicting Verdun's first phase struggle provides insights into military strategies employed during this momentous battle. Delving deeper into Namur's past reveals glimpses captured by unknown artists around 1890 - their works immortalizing scenes that evoke nostalgia for times gone by. "La Tour de la Citadelle et Panorama de la Meuse" showcases both natural beauty and man-made wonders coexisting harmoniously along this magnificent waterway. Dinant too has been immortalized through art throughout different eras; Shury & Son painted it back in 1850 while Pierre Thevenet depicted "The Rock at Bayard" sometime later - both capturing the essence of this enchanting town.