Overlijden van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, burgemeester van Amsterdam 1794

This small ivory medallion, created in 1794 by an anonymous artist, depicts the death of Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, the mayor of Amsterdam. The artwork, located in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant and detailed portrayal of Hooft's passing, likely intended as a commemorative piece. The relief sculpture showcases a central figure, presumably Hooft, surrounded by mourners. The scene, carved into the ivory, offers insight into the mourning practices of the time, highlighting the importance of the deceased individual in the context of the 18th-century Dutch society.