Sterfbed van Frederik Hendrik, 1647 by Simon Fokke

Sterfbed van Frederik Hendrik, 1647 1756 - 1758

comic strip sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

illustrative and welcoming imagery

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Sterfbed van Frederik Hendrik, 1647" is a 1756-1758 etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke. This small-scale artwork, measuring 69mm x 81mm, depicts the deathbed scene of Prince Frederick Henry of Orange-Nassau in 1647. Fokke, known for his detailed and emotive etchings, captures the solemnity of the event with a dramatic composition featuring figures gathered around the dying prince. The etching is currently located in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and offers a glimpse into the historical and artistic practices of the 18th century.