Monument voor Wilhelmus Somveen before 1804

This etching by Hermanus van Brussel, created before 1804, is a monument to Wilhelmus Somveen. The artwork depicts a scene of mourning, with a woman holding a cross standing next to an open book, while another woman sits before a tall obelisk. The inscription on the obelisk identifies the deceased as a "Roomsch Catholijck" priest, suggesting the work's religious context and the artist's use of allegorical imagery to convey a powerful message of grief and faith. This piece showcases Van Brussel's ability to create detailed and emotive depictions, typical of the Neoclassical style prevalent during his time.