De lijkstatie van de koningin, derde deel, eerste helft, 1695 1695

Romeyn de Hooghe created this print titled 'De lijkstatie van de koningin, derde deel, eerste helft' in 1695. Notice the expansive composition, dominated by a procession of figures. The linear arrangement creates a sense of solemn movement across the wide format. The artist employs a meticulous use of line to delineate each figure, emphasizing their elaborate costumes and ceremonial roles. The procession, viewed through the lens of semiotics, reveals codes of power and social hierarchy. The figures, differentiated by attire and posture, signify their status within the royal court. De Hooghe uses perspective to create depth, subtly drawing the eye towards the distant elements of the procession. The horizon is filled with a crowd of onlookers, each one captured with delicate lines. Ultimately, the print operates as a formal record and a symbolic representation of authority and communal participation in the rituals of state.