Lijkstatie van baron van Rheede van Oudshoorn te Kaap de Goede Hoop, 1773 1773

This anonymous engraving, *Lijkstatie van baron van Rheede van Oudshoorn te Kaap de Goede Hoop, 1773*, created in 1773, depicts the funeral procession of Baron van Rheede van Oudshoorn, a Dutch nobleman, at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The image showcases a detailed and organized procession with multiple rows of soldiers, officials, and mourners, offering a glimpse into the elaborate rituals and societal hierarchy of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 18th century. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insights into historical events and customs of the Dutch colonial period.