Muzikanten en dragers van insignia in de begrafenisstoet van prinses Maria Louise, 1765 1765

This is Rienk Jelgerhuis's 1765 drawing of the funeral procession of Princess Maria Louise. Executed with delicate lines, the image captures a somber event with notable restraint. The procession is presented with attention to symmetry and repetition. Notice how Jelgerhuis organizes the figures into distinct groups: musicians with their instruments, a lone figure in mourning attire, and insignia bearers. The composition relies on this rhythmic arrangement to convey the solemnity and order of the ceremony. The artist employs the starkness of the line drawing to focus attention on form and structure rather than color or texture. Observe the precision in the depiction of the figures' garments and heraldic symbols. This meticulous detail emphasizes the importance of rank and tradition within the procession. The visual language of the drawing speaks to the social and symbolic codes governing such events, reflecting a world where representation was carefully orchestrated.