Overlijdensbericht van Theodorus van Schelluynen, 1776 Possibly 1776

This artwork is a death notice for Theodorus van Schelluynen, written in Dutch by C. van Ophoven in 1776. The document details the passing of van Schelluynen, an 83 year old clergyman who served his congregation for nearly 50 years. It is an example of a 18th-century death notice, often used to announce the passing of a respected member of the community. The writing is neat and professional, reflecting the importance of van Schelluynen's position and the respect given to him.