Carl voorkomt de zelfmoord van Marie 1782

"Carl voorkomt de zelfmoord van Marie" (Carl Prevents Marie's Suicide) is an etching created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1782. The print depicts a dramatic scene of a man, presumably Carl, intervening to stop a woman, Marie, from taking her own life. The image is a powerful illustration of emotional distress, with the woman appearing distraught and the man's intervention creating a sense of urgency. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique where light and shadow are used to create dramatic contrasts, adds to the emotional impact of the artwork. Chodowiecki's detailed depiction of the characters and their expressions portrays the raw emotions of the scene. The print is a poignant commentary on the human condition and the importance of compassion. It's currently in the Rijksmuseum.