1428 / De oude Heer van Arkel sterft aan het eten van een overgrooten aal 1893 - 1895

"1428 / De oude Heer van Arkel sterft aan het eten van een overgrooten aal" (1893-1895) is a pen-and-ink drawing by Johan Huizinga, a Dutch historian and cultural critic. The drawing is a humorous and satirical representation of a historical event, depicting the death of a nobleman from eating a large eel. The scene is set in a medieval hall, and the figures are drawn in a stylized and exaggerated manner. The drawing is characterized by its delicate lines and playful use of caricature. Huizinga's work often combined history, art, and humor to create insightful and engaging commentaries on human nature. This work is an excellent example of Huizinga's distinctive style and his ability to bring the past to life with both wit and historical accuracy.