Toejuiching van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft op de Dam, 1787 1787

This engraving by Willem Kok, created in 1787, depicts the execution of Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft on the Dam Square in Amsterdam. The scene showcases a large crowd gathered before the Nieuwe Kerk and the city hall, witnessing the execution. Kok’s detailed depiction of the event captures the somber atmosphere and the significant historical moment. The engraving measures 242 mm in height and 191 mm in width. This artwork provides a visual documentation of the execution of Hooft and the public reaction to it, offering a glimpse into 18th-century Amsterdam.