Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 3 by Jan Punt

Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 3 1752

imaginative character sketch

quirky sketch

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

sketchbook drawing

character design for animation

storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

sketchbook art

This 18th-century engraving by Jan Punt depicts the funeral procession of Willem IV, Prince of Orange, in 1752. The print showcases the detail and precision of Punt's work, emphasizing the solemnity of the event through the depiction of the mounted guards, known as "Gardes te Paard," "Horse Guards," and "Gardes a Cheval". This artwork provides valuable insight into Dutch funerary practices and the attire of the time, making it a significant piece in the Rijksmuseum's collection.