Rouwstoet in Amsterdam 1816 - 1833

"Rouwstoet in Amsterdam" is a detailed pencil drawing by Roelof van der Meulen, a Dutch artist who tragically died at the young age of 26 in 1833. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a funeral procession in Amsterdam with a detailed rendering of the carriage, horses, and mourners. This pen-and-ink sketch exemplifies the artist's talent for precise, realistic depictions of everyday life in 19th-century Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the somber customs of the time. The drawing's small size, measuring just 155 mm by 220 mm, highlights its intimate focus on the details of the somber scene.