Begrafenisondernemers 1746 - 1795

Richard Purcell's satirical engraving "Begrafenisondernemers" (1746-1795), also known as "The Company of Undertakers," is a humorous depiction of a group of undertakers, the people responsible for organizing and managing funerals. The print is a social commentary on the business practices of the profession, which Purcell believed to be unethical and predatory. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.