Optocht van de schutters langs de Haarlemmertrekvaart bij de intocht van koningin Henrietta Maria te Amsterdam, 1642 (middenblad) 1642

This etching by Pieter Nolpe depicts the procession of Queen Henrietta Maria through Amsterdam in 1642. The central panel of a larger series, it shows the Queen's entourage moving through the Haarlemmertrekvaart. The detail and realism of the scene capture the moment in time. The etching includes several figures, animals, and buildings and showcases the artist’s skill in depicting both the grandeur of the event and the everyday life of the people of Amsterdam. This artwork is an important historical document as it documents the visit of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England, who sought refuge in the Netherlands during the English Civil War.