Lijkkist van wijlen koning Willem II, 1849 1849

This is a detailed drawing of the coffin of King Willem II of the Netherlands. The inscription on the coffin lid features the laurel wreath with the inscription "Waterloo," and "Quatre-Bras" on the lid. This drawing depicts the coffin in its entirety and is a detailed representation of the burial container that was created for the King. The inscription on the plate below the wreath provides details about the king's life, including his birth, death, and burial place. The drawing, created in 1849, is an anonymous work of art currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It depicts the coffin in a realistic and formal style.