Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 39 1754 - 1755

"Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 39" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Punt, created between 1754-1755 and now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The print depicts the funeral procession of William IV, Prince of Orange, with detailed renderings of the hearse, the coffin, and the procession participants. Punt’s meticulous depiction of the event reflects the Dutch tradition of detailed visual documentation and serves as a valuable historical record of the grand ceremony. This print is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch graphic art, showcasing the skill of the artist in capturing the solemnity and grandeur of the occasion.