Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 26 1754 - 1755

This 18th-century engraving by Jan Punt, titled “Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 26”, depicts the funeral procession of Willem IV, Prince of Orange. The detailed etching, part of a larger series documenting the event, showcases the elaborate costumes and ceremonial aspects of the funeral. Punt's precise rendering of the figures and horses, with their accompanying text labels, offers a glimpse into the visual culture and social hierarchy of the era. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a significant example of 18th-century Dutch printmaking and historical documentation.