Begrafenis van Jacob van Heemskerck in de Oude Kerk te Amsterdam, 1607 1722 - 1784

This 18th-century drawing by Simon Fokke depicts the funeral procession of Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck in Amsterdam in 1607. The drawing showcases the Oude Kerk (Old Church) in Amsterdam and depicts a crowd of people following the hearse across a bridge. The scene captures the grandeur of the event and highlights the significance of Heemskerck in Dutch history. The drawing is part of a series of sketches that Fokke made of historical events in the Netherlands, which provides a valuable insight into the social and cultural life of the period. Fokke's style is characterized by its simplicity and use of light and shadow, which gives the drawing a sense of depth and realism.