Transcriptie van een toelichting bij de prenten van optocht van de schutters langs de Haarlemmertrekvaart bij de intocht van koningin Henrietta Maria te Amsterdam, 1642 1875 - 1899

This anonymous 19th-century transcription, housed in the Rijksmuseum, documents the 1642 procession in Amsterdam of Queen Henrietta Maria, wife of Charles I of England. The text describes the elaborate preparations and decorations for the arrival of the Queen, including the participation of the city's guilds, dignitaries, and the welcoming speech of the city president. The detailed description of the procession, including the use of decorated barges and the number of participating citizens, provides a glimpse into 17th-century Amsterdam's cultural and social landscape. The transcription, a significant historical record, highlights the importance of the event and its lasting impact on the city.