Lijkstatie van Maria Louise te Leeuwarden, 1765 1765

"Lijkstatie van Maria Louise te Leeuwarden, 1765" is an engraving by Dutch artist Rienk Jelgerhuis, created in 1765. This artwork depicts the funeral procession of Maria Louise, the wife of Prince John William Friso, in Leeuwarden. The detailed drawing shows the procession, the hearse drawn by six horses, and numerous mourners, all organized into neat rows. The scene highlights the solemn and ceremonial nature of a royal funeral in 18th-century Netherlands, providing valuable insight into historical customs and social hierarchy.