Begrafenis van een geestelijke 1683 - 1733

"Begrafenis van een geestelijke" (Burial of a Clergyman) is an etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, dated between 1683 and 1733. The detailed illustration depicts a funeral procession, with mourners and clergy gathered around an open grave, where a coffin is being lowered. The scene, rendered in a stark and realistic manner, is set against a backdrop of a town and church, emphasizing the finality of death. The artist's attention to detail and use of light and shadow enhance the somber atmosphere of the scene. This artwork can be found in the Rijksmuseum.