De begrafenisstoet van Frederik Hendrik (plaat nr. 13), 1647 1647 - 1651
pieternolpe
rijksmuseum
print, engraving
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baroque
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landscape
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history-painting
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engraving
This engraving, "De begrafenisstoet van Frederik Hendrik (plaat nr. 13)," by Pieter Nolpe, depicts the funeral procession of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, who died in 1647. Created between 1647 and 1651, this artwork is part of a series documenting the funeral procession. It shows a group of figures in mourning attire, representing various regions of the Netherlands, following a horse draped with a funeral shroud. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. This intricate print captures the solemnity and grandeur of the historic event, offering a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch society and the power of the Prince of Orange.
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