Begrafenisbriefje voor de begrafenis van Johannes Rannink, 1747 1787

"Begrafenisbriefje voor de begrafenis van Johannes Rannink, 1747" is a 1787 engraving by an anonymous artist, measuring 185 mm in height and 216 mm in width. This historical document serves as a death notice for Johannes Rannink, a citizen of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It recounts the details of his death on May 30th and subsequent burial on December 8th, 1787. The engraving details the circumstances surrounding his death, including his wrongful conviction and later exoneration, and the details of his public funeral procession. This example of Dutch funeral art provides insight into the societal practices and legal systems of the 18th century.