Hoofd van een onthoofde man 1839 - 1909

"Hoofd van een onthoofde man" (Head of a Beheaded Man) is a 19th-century etching by Auguste Danse, a French artist known for his detailed and expressive drawings. The artwork depicts a close-up of a man's face, his mouth agape in a silent scream, highlighting the gruesome and immediate aftermath of execution. The stark contrast between the man's contorted features and the smooth background emphasizes the brutality of the event. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant commentary on the violence of the time and serves as a reminder of the enduring power of human suffering.