Begrafenisstoet van Michiel de Ruyter, 1677 19th century

"Begrafenisstoet van Michiel de Ruyter, 1677" is a 19th-century anonymous engraving depicting the funeral procession of Michiel de Ruyter, a Dutch admiral, through the streets of Amsterdam in 1677. The engraving, held at the Rijksmuseum, captures the grandeur and solemnity of the occasion. The procession winds its way through a large square, passing by buildings with arched windows. The composition places the viewer at a distance, allowing for a panoramic view of the event and offering a glimpse into the historical significance of the occasion.