Nieuwsblad over het overlijden van prinses Anna, 1759 Possibly 1759

This 18th-century Dutch broadside, possibly dating back to 1759, details the death and funeral of Princess Anna, the Governor of the Netherlands. The illustrated artwork depicts the princess’s funeral procession, including a small image of the princess lying in state, which captures the grief and solemnity of the occasion. This anonymous artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the mourning rituals and social practices of the Dutch elite in the 18th century, a period often marked by political upheaval and significant societal changes.