Illustration to Schiller's 'Song of the Bell' 1857

Moritz Retzsch's 1857 pen and ink drawing, "Illustration to Schiller's 'Song of the Bell'", depicts a lively scene from the famous German poem. The detailed composition features a crowd of people gathered outside a church, likely for a wedding or other celebration. The artist's use of delicate lines captures the bustling energy of the gathering, emphasizing the human figures amidst a simple architectural backdrop and lush greenery. The drawing, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to Retzsch's skill as an illustrator and his ability to bring literary works to life through his art.