Trekschuit bij Portugees-Joodse begraafplaats Beth Haim te Ouderkerk aan de Amstel c. 1675 - 1695

This 17th-century etching by Romeyn de Hooghe depicts a funeral procession at the Portuguese-Jewish Beth Haim cemetery in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. The image shows a barge carrying a coffin, with mourners gathered around it. In the background, the cemetery itself can be seen, with its characteristic above-ground tombs. This detailed and evocative scene provides a glimpse into the burial customs of the Jewish community in the Netherlands during this period. Keywords: Romeyn de Hooghe, etching, Beth Haim, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, funeral procession, Jewish cemetery, Netherlands, 17th century.