La mort du / Duc de Berry. / Assassiné à Paris le 13 Février 1820 / Dood van den / Hertog van de Berry. / Vermoord te Parijs den 13 Februari 1820 1800 - 1833

This print, made by Philippus Jacobus Brepols around 1820, presents a sequence of scenes illustrating the assassination of the Duc de Berry. Executed in engraving, the composition is neatly divided into six distinct panels, each a study in monochromatic tones. The linear precision and meticulous detailing provide a sharp, almost clinical narrative of the Duke's demise. The structure of the print reveals a calculated arrangement, guiding the viewer's eye through a series of consequential moments. Each scene is framed within a stark rectangle, creating a storyboard effect that emphasizes the temporal progression of the tragedy. Brepols employs line and form to dissect the event into digestible segments, almost as if presenting a case study. The stark contrast between light and shadow enhances the dramatic impact, lending a theatrical quality to the unfolding drama. The rigid composition and calculated use of space serve to underscore the severity of the event, inviting reflection on themes of power, mortality, and political intrigue. The artwork challenges fixed meanings through its visual deconstruction of a historic event.