Haagse Kermis met de prins en prinses van Oranje, 1686 1686

This etching by Daniël Marot, titled "Haagse Kermis met de prins en prinses van Oranje" (The Hague Fair with the Prince and Princess of Orange) depicts a bustling market scene in the Netherlands. The engraving, which is a double-page print, shows a lively fair, featuring crowds of people, stalls, and the royal couple who were in attendance. This engraving is a good example of the "vedute" genre, a style of art that uses meticulous detail to capture a specific moment in time and place, making it an excellent historical document of the 17th century. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlighting the importance of this art form in Dutch history.