Huwelijk tussen Willem IV en Anna van Hannover 1734

"Huwelijk tussen Willem IV en Anna van Hannover" (Marriage of William IV and Anna of Hanover), an etching by Jacques Rigaud from 1734, depicts the royal wedding ceremony held in the Chapel Royal at St. James's Palace. This detailed engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the grandeur of the occasion with an expansive view of the interior and numerous figures meticulously rendered. The intricate design of the ceiling and the ornate furnishings enhance the feeling of opulence and historical importance. The artist, renowned for his portraits and historical scenes, uses a combination of realism and symbolism to create a powerful and evocative representation of this significant event in Dutch history.