Tekstblad bij de spotprent van de begrafenis van dominee Abraham van de Velde, 1677 1677
anonymous
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script typography
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hand-lettering
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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hand lettering
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hand-drawn typeface
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fading type
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thick font
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handwritten font
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small lettering
This 1677 print by an anonymous artist, titled "Tekstblad bij de spotprent van de begrafenis van dominee Abraham van de Velde," is a satirical commentary on the death of a Dutch clergyman. The print lists the "goods" of the deceased, highlighting his alleged excesses and hypocrisy. This artwork provides valuable insight into the religious and social climate of 17th-century Netherlands, reflecting the tensions and controversies that existed within the church at that time.
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