Proclamatie Possibly 1849

"Proclamatie" is a proclamation by King Willem III of the Netherlands, dated March 21, 1849. The artwork is a printed document, 61 cm high and 50.5 cm wide, held in the Rijksmuseum. The document is a formal announcement of Willem III's succession to the throne following the death of his father, King Willem II. The text emphasizes unity and the continuation of the Netherlands' constitutional government, appealing to the "faithful countrymen and subjects" of the country. The proclamation is a significant artifact of Dutch history, offering insight into the country's political landscape and its transition to constitutional monarchy.