Wonderlijke ziekte van weeskinderen te Amsterdam, 1566 1725 - 1784

This etching, "Wonderlijke ziekte van weeskinderen te Amsterdam, 1566," by Simon Fokke depicts a scene from a historical event. Created between 1725 and 1784, it captures a moment in Amsterdam's history where a mysterious illness plagued the city's orphans. The small size of the artwork emphasizes the details, showing people gathered around a building likely the orphanage, and the inscription below confirms the event's date, 1566. The artwork is a testament to the historical significance of the event and Fokke's ability to depict it in a detailed and engaging manner.