Overlijdensbericht betreffende Gerrit Lamberts Possibly 1850 - 1854

This anonymous artwork, likely created between 1850 and 1854, is a death notice for Gerrit Lamberts, a prominent figure in Dutch art history. It announces his passing at the age of 73, commemorating him as the “first superintendent of the Rijksmuseum” and a member of the “Royal Academy of Fine Arts.” The notice's simple yet formal typography and clear language reflect the conventions of death notices during this period. It's currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Dutch societal and artistic practices of the mid-19th century.