Gedenkteken voor Rutger Schutte 1784 - 1786

This 1784-1786 etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Leffert Meyling, titled "Gedenkteken voor Rutger Schutte," is a commemorative piece dedicated to the memory of Rutger Schutte. The artwork depicts an elaborate, architectural monument adorned with a skull and crossbones symbol, signifying mortality. The monument's design, along with the presence of an urn and a book, suggests a tribute to a learned and respected individual. This work serves as an example of the Dutch artistic tradition of creating memorial etchings, often characterized by their meticulous detail and symbolic imagery.