Uitnodiging voor de begrafenis van Theodorus van Schelluynen, 1776 1776

This is a printed invitation to the funeral of Theodorus van Schelluynen, a Dutch minister, who died on March 14, 1776. Designed by Hendrik Vieroot, the piece is a simple invitation with typographical elements and a signature that is characteristic of 18th-century printmaking. The invitation was printed for the general public, announcing the time and location of the funeral in Amsterdam. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 165 mm by 203 mm. The use of black ink and the simple design of the text reflect the somber nature of the event.