Prins en Prinses van Oranje op de kermis te Middelburg, 1786 1786 - 1787

"Prins en Prinses van Oranje op de kermis te Middelburg, 1786", an etching by Dutch artist Mathias de Sallieth, depicts the Prince and Princess of Orange visiting the fair in Middelburg in 1786. The engraving depicts the royal couple surrounded by townspeople, with a backdrop of market stalls and the city’s landmarks. De Sallieth's detailed and realistic style captures the scene with accuracy and evokes the hustle and bustle of the fair. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch life and provides valuable insight into the historical context of the time.