Rouwend persoon aan de voet van een galg met een gehangene 1852 - 1890

This etching by Willem (II) Linnig, titled “Rouwend persoon aan de voet van een galg met een gehangene”, depicts a somber scene of mourning. A figure kneels in grief at the foot of a tree, while a hanged man hangs from the branch above. The artwork, created between 1852 and 1890, is a poignant portrayal of death and its impact on those left behind. The artist, Willem (II) Linnig, was known for his detailed and expressive etchings, which often explored themes of sorrow and loss. This artwork is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the darker aspects of human experience.