Familie rondom een doodsbed 1915

"Familie rondom een doodsbed" (Family Around a Deathbed) is an etching by Belgian artist Armand Rassenfosse, created in 1915. The etching portrays a somber scene, with a family gathered around a sickbed. The composition features a man seated in a chair, a woman standing, and another woman kneeling in prayer by the bed. The atmosphere of the scene is one of grief and solemnity, emphasizing the loss and sorrow experienced by the family. The subject matter reflects the artist's interest in depicting the emotional realities of everyday life. The etching showcases Rassenfosse's mastery of the medium, with his skilled use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and emotion.