Gedenkteken voor Adolf Frederik van der Scheer 1806

This 1806 print by Noach van der (II) Meer is a memorial to Adolf Frederik van der Scheer. The engraving features a landscape setting with a central figure of the deceased. Angels and a burning flame surround him, suggesting the ascension of the soul. The cherub at the bottom is etching the date of van der Scheer's passing on the monument, highlighting the permanence of memory. This piece is a testament to van der Meer's skill in allegorical representation and its present location at the Rijksmuseum makes it a valuable part of Dutch art history.