Lijkstatie van Wolter J.G. baron Bentinck, Amsterdam 28 augustus 1781 1781

Simon Fokke’s "Lijkstatie van Wolter J.G. baron Bentinck, Amsterdam 28 augustus 1781" (1781) depicts the funeral procession of Wolter Jacob Gerard Baron Bentinck, a prominent Dutch nobleman, through the streets of Amsterdam. The detailed engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the grandeur and formality of 18th-century Dutch funerals. The long, narrow format highlights the procession's length, while the intricate details of the carriages, mourners, and Amsterdam cityscape offer a glimpse into the daily life of the Dutch elite during this period.