Rouwklacht bij het overlijden van Willem V, 1806 1806

This 1806 broadside by Jacobus Wendel is a “rouwklacht,” or lament, for Willem V, Prince of Nassau-Oranje. The artwork is comprised of a pyramid symbolizing the deceased prince, a pyramid representing his reign, and three columns of text that chronicle his life and death. This print is an example of a commemorative artwork that highlights the importance of remembering and honoring the deceased. The piece is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.