Albrecht Dürer 1881 - 1884

This painting, created by Austrian artist Hans Makart between 1881 and 1884, depicts a somber scene of a woman in mourning, draped in white and green robes, and a bearded man holding a parchment. The woman's head rests on her hand, conveying a sense of sorrow. The use of a gold background and the figures' dramatic poses suggests a style popular in the late 19th century, known as academicism. Makart was known for his large-scale historical paintings, often depicting emotional scenes, and this work exemplifies his artistic approach.