Lijkstatie van prinses Anna, 1759 1759

This 1759 engraving by an anonymous artist depicts the funeral procession of Princess Anna of Orange-Nassau, the Governor of the Netherlands. Held in The Hague on the 23rd of February, 1759, the print offers a detailed view of the procession, which included numerous mourners, soldiers on horseback, and the princess’ hearse. The visual style of this engraving is characteristic of the Baroque era with an emphasis on detail and realism. The print, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document providing insight into Dutch funeral customs and the importance of Princess Anna in 18th-century society.