Willem V ingehaald te Domburg, 1786 1786

This 1786 engraving, titled "Willem V ingehaald te Domburg, 1786," depicts a historical event: Willem V, stadholder of the Dutch Republic, arriving in the village of Domburg. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a small, detailed portrayal of the scene, focusing on the procession of Willem V in a carriage drawn by horses, accompanied by his guards and greeted by local townspeople. The scene is rich with historical detail: a church in the background, figures in period clothing, and the text underneath provides commentary on the event, including the date and references to local characters. It's an example of 18th-century Dutch printmaking, offering a glimpse into a historical moment through the lens of an anonymous artist.