Penitence 1834

"Penitence" is a satirical lithograph by J. J. Grandville, a French artist known for his grotesque and humorous illustrations. Created in 1834, the print depicts a scene of a man in a luxurious armchair, being visited by Death. The figure of Death is depicted in a blue coat and skeletal form, carrying a ladder and a scythe. The man in the armchair appears to be in a state of denial and unaware of the approaching figure. The print's exaggerated features and symbolic elements contribute to its satirical critique of human vanity and the inevitability of death.