Duivelsfiguur 1821

"Duivelsfiguur," a 1821 etching by David-Pierre Giottino Humbert de Superville, features a nude, muscular figure with devilish features holding a large oar. The figure is depicted in a dramatic pose, suggesting a forceful and energetic movement. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the etching creates a sense of depth and texture. The work exemplifies de Superville's interest in the grotesque and the macabre, which were common themes in the Romanticism movement. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.