Het verdroogde aapje 1916

"Het verdroogde aapje" (The Dried-Up Monkey) is a 1916 etching by Dutch artist Gerard Vroom, known for his distinctive and often macabre style. The print depicts a skeletal monkey in a seated pose, with its emaciated limbs and exposed bones rendered with stark detail. The artwork's subject matter evokes themes of mortality and the fragility of life, while its expressive lines and bold contrasts enhance its dramatic impact. Vroom's work, which often featured animal subjects, was influenced by the Expressionist movement and sought to convey raw emotions and existential anxieties.