Haagse Kermis met de prins en prinses van Oranje, 1686 1686

Daniël Marot’s “Haagse Kermis met de prins en prinses van Oranje” is an etching that depicts the annual fair, or kermis, in The Hague, Netherlands. The scene showcases a large gathering of people in front of the House in the Wood, an opulent palace belonging to the Prince of Orange, William III. The etching, dated 1686, offers a detailed view of the festive atmosphere of the kermis, with numerous tents and stalls lining the streets, while the royal couple, William III and Mary II, are shown on horseback surrounded by their court and guards. The artwork is an excellent example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, a genre often employed to depict social life, celebrations, and historical events.