Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 31 1754

This 1754 print by Jan Punt, titled "Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 31," depicts the funeral procession of Willem IV, Prince of Orange, as it appeared in 1752. The image, part of a larger series, showcases the elaborate rituals of 18th-century Dutch funerals and provides valuable insight into the attire and protocols of the period. With its meticulous detail and focus on the procession's participants, the print offers a compelling glimpse into the mourning practices and social hierarchy of Dutch society in the 18th century.