Beschrijving van de lijkstatie en begrafenis van Wolter Jan Gerrit baron Bentinck, 1781 1781
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"Echt Relaas Der Lykstatie en Begrafenis van den Wel Ed. Hoog Wel Geb. Gestr. Heer Wolter Jan Baron Bentinck" is a printed broadside depicting the funeral procession of Wolter Jan Gerrit Baron Bentinck, a Dutch admiral who died in 1781. Created by Gerrit van Ojen, the broadside details the steps taken by the procession through the streets of Amsterdam on its way to the Nieuwe Kerk. It includes the names of notable figures who participated in the event, such as members of the Royal family and high-ranking military officials, highlighting the importance of Bentinck's service to the Dutch state. The broadside served as a record of the event, providing a valuable glimpse into the ceremonial aspects of the period.
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