Thisbe bij het lijk van Pyramus 1628 - 1680

This pen and wash drawing, "Thisbe bij het lijk van Pyramus," by Ferdinand Bol, depicts the tragic scene of Thisbe discovering her lover, Pyramus, dead by his own hand. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The scene is set against a backdrop of crumbling architecture and natural elements, suggesting the loss of innocence and the destructive power of fate. The depiction of Thisbe's grief, her pose, and the way she looks at Pyramus's body, captures the essence of the tragic love story. The drawing is a poignant testament to the power of art to convey human emotions and depict themes of love, loss, and despair.