Tekstblad behorend bij de titelpagina voor de prentserie over het overlijden en de lijkstatie van Maria II Stuart, koningin van Engeland, 1695 1695

This 1695 print by Samuel Gruterus is a text page belonging to a series of prints commemorating the death and funeral of Maria II Stuart, Queen of England. The text is written in Latin and details the ceremony and the queen's virtues. The print was created for a wide audience and highlights the importance of the event and the queen's legacy through the elaborate description. This print is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and it's a key piece in understanding how the death of a monarch was commemorated in the late 17th century. This text page, with its rich details, offers a unique glimpse into the historical context of the time.