Lucretias død 1574

"Lucretias død" (Lucretia's Death) is a 1574 woodcut by Tobias Stimmer, depicting the Roman noblewoman Lucretia taking her own life after being raped by Sextus Tarquinius. The detailed and dramatic composition, typical of the Northern Renaissance style, shows Lucretia lying on a bed with a dagger in her hand. The artist's emphasis on detail and emotional intensity brings to life the tragic story of Lucretia, a figure who played a significant role in the overthrow of the Roman monarchy. This small-scale print, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Stimmer's skill in capturing the dramatic essence of a historical event.