Studie van de rechterhelft van De waanzin van Hugo van der Goes 1875

This black and white etching by Auguste Danse, created in 1875, is a study of the right half of Hugo van der Goes's iconic painting "The Adoration of the Shepherds." The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the dramatic scene of a bearded man seated on a throne, surrounded by figures in dark robes. Danse's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the figures' expressions and the intricate patterns on the man's robes. This study provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic process of one of the most renowned painters of the 19th century.