Begrafenis van veldmaarschalk Paulus Wirtz, 1679 1679
romeyndehooghe
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landscape illustration sketch
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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personal sketchbook
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linework heavy
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
"Begrafenis van veldmaarschalk Paulus Wirtz, 1679" is an etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, dating back to 1679. The work depicts the funeral procession of Field Marshal Paulus Wirtz, showcasing a detailed and intricately rendered scene filled with numerous figures, flags, and horses. This etching provides a visual record of a historical event and reflects the social and ceremonial practices of the time, demonstrating de Hooghe's mastery in capturing the grandeur and formality of a military funeral. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, and measures 438 mm in height and 548 mm in width.
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