Begrafenisstoet van de hertog van Brunswijk, 1784 1784

This anonymous etching from 1784 depicts the funeral procession of Duke Louis of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The scene is a detailed and somewhat satirical depiction of the Duke’s funeral, with a focus on the various participants including the mourners, the clergy, the military and even the dogs that were a part of the procession. The etching is a testament to the cultural significance of the event in the 18th century. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.