Jeanne d'Albret op haar doodsbed 1799

"Jeanne d'Albret op haar doodsbed" (Jeanne d'Albret on her deathbed) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1799. The artwork depicts Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, lying on her deathbed, surrounded by mourners. Chodowiecki, known for his detailed and expressive etchings, captures the solemn atmosphere of the scene with remarkable precision. The composition, with its focus on the central figure of Jeanne d'Albret, emphasizes the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the historical and artistic sensibilities of the late 18th century.