Lijkstatie van prins Maurits in 1625, tekstblaadjes 1-6 by Claes Jansz. Visscher

Lijkstatie van prins Maurits in 1625, tekstblaadjes 1-6 1626

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This 1626 broadside by Claes Jansz. Visscher, titled *Lijkstatie van prins Maurits in 1625, tekstblaadjes 1-6*, is a commemorative print honoring Prince Maurice of Nassau, a Dutch military leader and stadholder of the Netherlands. It's a detailed, text-heavy piece with an ornate decorative border, a testament to Maurice's influence. The broadside lists all the individuals who participated in his funeral procession in 1625, showcasing the respect and power that the prince commanded in his lifetime. *Lijkstatie* is a historical record of a funeral procession and a valuable historical document. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is approximately 475 mm tall and 130 mm wide.

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