Insignes van de orde van de Kousenband 1666

"Insignes van de orde van de Kousenband," a detailed etching by Wenceslaus Hollar from 1666, meticulously depicts the various components of the Order of the Garter, a prestigious chivalric order established in 1348. The artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the ornate details of the Garter, including the collar, George, mantle, and other insignia. The etching offers a visual guide to the intricacies of this historical order, presenting its symbols and garments in a precise and informative manner.