Geboorte van de prins van Wales, 1688 1689

"Geboorte van de prins van Wales, 1688" is a 1689 etching by Pieter Pickaert, depicting the birth of the Prince of Wales, later King George II. The print depicts a scene with a large number of figures surrounding the royal family, including women holding swaddling cloths and men in ceremonial dress. It's an excellent example of Baroque art, capturing the grandeur of a momentous event. The etching's detailed figures and intricate décor convey the importance of the occasion, highlighting the Dutch artist's talent for capturing historical events in a compelling visual narrative.