Begrafenis van Willem van Oranje, 1584 by Frans Hogenberg

Begrafenis van Willem van Oranje, 1584 c. 1587 - 1591

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"Begrafenis van Willem van Oranje, 1584" is a 16th-century engraving by Frans Hogenberg depicting the funeral procession of William the Silent, Prince of Orange. The detailed scene, likely created between 1587 and 1591, shows a long line of mourners winding through a cityscape, culminating in a hearse draped with a black cloth. This historically significant artwork provides a glimpse into the solemn occasion and the architectural landscape of the period. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.