Programme pour l'inhumation de feu sa majesté madame Frédérique-Louise-Wilhelmine (...) Jeudi, le 26 Octobre 1837, à 10 heures du matin Possibly 1837

This "Programme pour l'inhumation de feu sa majesté madame Frédérique-Louise-Wilhelmine" was created in 1837 by A.D. Schinkel. Note how the careful arrangement of typography creates a visual hierarchy. The most prominent, ornamental font announces the deceased, followed by her titles in a simpler, yet dignified typeface. The layout below presents the order of service. The composition is structured by the careful alignment of text blocks, giving a sense of solemn order and formality. The document’s meaning extends beyond its literal content; it functions as a performative script. Consider how the program acts as a semiotic device, organizing space, directing movement, and prescribing roles within the ritual. The program doesn’t just describe an event, it orchestrates the careful choreography that links power, representation, and remembrance.