Deel van de optocht, nr. 16 1559

"Deel van de optocht, nr. 16" is an etching by Joannes van (I) Doetechum, dated 1559. It depicts a scene from a procession, likely a royal or ceremonial event. The artwork showcases three figures: a man holding a flag emblazoned with a crown, another man holding a reins, and a man on horseback. The elaborate, decorated horse is a striking visual element, highlighting the grandeur of the procession. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the opulent displays of 16th-century European society.