Rouwwimpel aan zwarte stok met knoppen 1767 - 1798

The Rouwwimpel aan zwarte stok met knoppen is a mourning pennant from the 18th century, a period when such objects were commonly used in the Netherlands to display a family’s coat of arms or symbols of mourning. The pennant features a rectangular panel displaying a coat of arms and is attached to a long, fringed black fabric strip. The piece is likely associated with the passing of a wealthy individual as it measures a striking 46 cm high and 360 cm wide. It's an example of mourning art, which was prevalent in the 18th century.