Den Ghendtschen Ommeganck Possibly 1700 - 1865

"Den Ghendtschen Ommeganck" (The Ghent Procession), an undated woodcut print created by van der Haeghen, is a fascinating depiction of the historical Ghent Ommegang, a grand procession held in Ghent, Belgium. The artwork features 16 separate scenes, each depicting a different aspect of the procession. These scenes include a diverse array of figures, animals, and symbolic objects, providing a glimpse into the elaborate costumes, themes, and traditions of this important historical event. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this print serves as a valuable historical document of the Ghent Ommegang, a procession that continues to be celebrated in Ghent today.