Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 5 1752 - 1755

This is a detailed and delicate etching by Jan Punt titled "Lijkstatie van Willem IV, 1752, plaat 5," depicting the funeral procession of William IV. It's part of a series created between 1752 and 1755. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The intricate detail of the etching provides insight into the elaborate funeral rituals of the time. The etching captures the solemn march of the procession, emphasizing the somber mood of the event through its careful rendering of the figures and their attire. The detailed depiction of the figures and their attire showcases Punt's skill and meticulous approach to his craft.