Onthoofde lijk van Pompeius verbrand 1681 - 1699

"Onthoofde lijk van Pompeius verbrand" (Beheaded Body of Pompey Burned) is a 17th century etching by Dutch artist Arnold Houbraken, depicting the dramatic moment when the body of Roman general Pompey the Great is burned at sea. The composition emphasizes the somber scene, showing a man kneeling on the shore in mourning with ships sailing away in the background. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful example of Baroque art and its focus on theatricality and emotion.