Ängste (Fears) from Ein Handschuh (A Glove). Cyclus von zehn Compositionen radirt. Rad. Opus VI, Plate VII. First edition 1881

"Ängste (Fears)" is a 1881 etching by Max Klinger. It is the seventh plate of the ten-plate portfolio "Ein Handschuh (A Glove)." The etching depicts a scene of intense emotion, with a woman lying in bed, a skeleton at her feet, and an enormous hand reaching down towards her. The image is a compelling example of Klinger's unique ability to blend Symbolism with Realism, creating a powerful and unforgettable scene. It is a work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable, exploring the anxieties and fears of the human condition.