Parade op de Neude te Utrecht, 1787 1789

"Parade op de Neude te Utrecht, 1787" is an etching by Dutch artist Johannes Jelgerhuis, depicting a military parade held on September 2nd, 1787, in the Neude square of Utrecht, Netherlands. The detailed and precise rendering of the square and the numerous figures of soldiers and civilians, including the prominent Amsterdam citizens, offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Dutch life. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and exemplifies the artist's mastery of etching and his dedication to documenting historical events with meticulous accuracy.