Verklaring van de prent van de hemelvaart van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, 1794 1794

This 1794 engraving, “Verklaring van de prent van de hemelvaart van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft,” housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a memorial to Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, a former mayor of Amsterdam. The engraving depicts Hooft’s ascension to heaven guided by an angel. The detailed inscription describes his virtues, including patriotism, compassion, and honesty, as well as the memorials erected in his honor. The work represents the Dutch tradition of commemorating public figures with symbolic art, highlighting Hooft’s legacy and his impact on Amsterdam.