Rouwstoet in Amsterdam
Roelof van der Meulen
1816 - 1833
Medium
etching
Dimensions
155; 220
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 155 mm x breedte 220 mm
Art Historical Context
**Rouwstoet in Amsterdam** is a delicate etching by Dutch artist Roelof van der Meulen, created between 1816 and 1833. Measuring just 155 mm high by 220 mm wide, this intimate print captures a somber funeral procession winding through the streets of Amsterdam. Van der Meulen, known for his topographic views of the city, skillfully documents everyday life and significant events, offering a window into early 19th-century urban Netherlands during the Kingdom's formative years after Napoleonic rule. As an etching, the work showcases the precision of this intaglio technique, where acid bites into ...