De begrafenisstoet van Frederik Hendrik, plaat nr. 20 1651

"De begrafenisstoet van Frederik Hendrik, plaat nr. 20" is a 1651 watercolor by Pieter Nolpe, depicting the funeral procession of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. This detailed artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a rare glimpse into the elaborate rituals and symbols of royal funerals in 17th-century Netherlands. The image focuses on the specific elements of the procession, including the helmet of parade, the shield with the complete arms, the trappings of the war horse, the coat of arms, the mourning horse, the Order of the Garter, and the sword of sovereignty. The composition highlights the importance of these symbolic objects and their role in memorializing the deceased.