Decoratie rondom de Pomp op de groote markt te Middelburg, bij de komst van Z.M. de Koning Willem III binnen die Stad, op den 21 Mei 1862 1862

This anonymous watercolor, titled "Decoratie rondom de Pomp op de groote markt te Middelburg, bij de komst van Z.M. de Koning Willem III binnen die Stad, op den 21 Mei 1862," depicts a decorative design for the grand market square in Middelburg, the Netherlands, created for the arrival of King Willem III in 1862. The design includes a central column with a circular platform and four flags, representing various symbols and designs. The flags are mounted on tall poles and are adorned with imagery that likely symbolizes the occasion and Dutch national identity. This detailed drawing is a significant piece of historical documentation, capturing the visual splendor of a commemorative event and offering a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch culture and design.