Gekostumeerde optocht van 1841: ridders (blad IX) 1841

This anonymous illustration, "Gekostumeerde optocht van 1841: ridders (blad IX)", is one of several depictions of the 1841 costume parade in the Netherlands, held to celebrate the coronation of King William II. This specific panel shows a group of men in period dress, including a rider with a red and gold cape and another with a blue and yellow cape. The image captures the historical and celebratory nature of the parade, offering a glimpse into the fashion and practices of the time. This work is a valuable record of Dutch history and visual culture of the 19th century, held in the Rijksmuseum.