Drie begrafenisstoeten van de slachtoffers van het oorlogsschip Alphen, 1778 1779

"Drie begrafenisstoeten van de slachtoffers van het oorlogsschip Alphen, 1778" is an anonymous etching from 1779 depicting the funerals of the victims of the Dutch warship *Alphen*. The ship exploded in 1778 near Curaçao, killing the entire crew. The artwork shows three funeral processions of the victims, highlighting the tragic event's impact on the Dutch navy. The image is a historical document, providing a visual record of the disaster and its aftermath. This etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant reminder of the dangers of war and the loss of life that it can cause.