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Van Heylen employs a delicate use of pen and brown ink, supplemented by subtle grey washes, to define the spatial depth of the square while maintaining clarity across the dense composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is populated with figures of varying social standing, from the mounted participants in the procession to the onlookers gathered at the periphery. A large, central figure on a float dominates the mid-ground, providing a clear focal point for the viewer. The artist pays close attention to the urban environment, rendering the gabled houses and the distant silhouette of the cathedral with precision. This approach reflects the period interest in documenting local customs and urban development through graphic media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Heylen was active in Antwerp during a period when such public spectacles were essential to the city's cultural identity. The drawing demonstrates the technical skill required to balance a complex, multi-figure narrative with the architectural constraints of the site. The use of wash creates a sense of atmosphere, softening the sharp lines of the ink work and suggesting the light conditions of the day. This piece offers a window into the social life of Antwerp, providing insight into the scale and organisation of seventeenth-century public events. 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