Begrafenis van Michiel de Ruyter, 1677 1850 - 1899

This anonymous print, "Begrafenis van Michiel de Ruyter, 1677", depicts the funeral procession of Michiel de Ruyter, a Dutch admiral who died in 1676. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a large crowd gathered in a square, likely in Amsterdam, where the funeral took place. The scene is dominated by the elaborate, draped hearse, surrounded by figures in period clothing. The print provides a glimpse into a historical event and the solemn atmosphere of a 17th century funeral.