Bekendmaking van het overlijden van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, 1794 Possibly 1794 - 1798

"Bekendmaking van het overlijden van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, 1794" is an anonymous death announcement for Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, a former mayor of Amsterdam, who died on August 31st, 1794 at the age of 78. The printed broadside features a black and white illustration of a skull and crossbones surrounded by a simple border. The artwork, which is currently located at the Rijksmuseum, was likely created between 1794 and 1798, and is a significant example of 18th-century Dutch printing. This commemorative piece showcases the importance of visual communication in the period, and offers insight into the societal norms and values of the time.