Historisch-Allegorischen Optocht. Gehouden te Amsterdam, op 1 April 1872, ter herinnering aan het Derde Eeuwfeest der Grondlegging van Neêrlands onafhankelijk Volksbestaan 1872

toned paper

water colours

ink painting

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

marker colouring

watercolor

Adolf Carel Nunnink's "Historisch-Allegorischen Optocht" is a detailed depiction of a historical procession held in Amsterdam in 1872 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Netherlands' independence. This lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the grandeur of the event with its intricate details and panoramic view. The composition showcases a long, winding parade route lined with figures, floats, and banners representing key moments in Dutch history. Nunnink's work offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century Dutch society, highlighting its national pride and historical awareness.