Luise en Ferdinand plegen zelfmoord 1785

"Luise en Ferdinand plegen zelfmoord", a 1785 etching by German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, depicts a dramatic scene of a young couple, Ferdinand and Luise, taking their own lives. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the tragic end of a love story, with Ferdinand cradling Luise's lifeless body while onlookers surround the scene. The etching's stark contrasts and dramatic composition are characteristic of Chodowiecki's style, which aimed to capture everyday life and emotional moments.