Sterfbed met treurende getuigen 1832 - 1873

"Sterfbed met treurende getuigen" (Deathbed with Mourning Witnesses) is a lithograph created by Dutch artist Wilhelmus Cornelis Chimaer van Oudendorp between 1832 and 1873. The artwork depicts a somber scene of a deathbed, with the deceased lying in bed surrounded by mourners. Van Oudendorp's work often focused on scenes of everyday life and social commentary, frequently featuring themes of death and grief. This piece, with its intimate portrayal of a family gathered around their dying loved one, is a poignant example of this. The lithograph's detailed depiction of the interior, the clothing of the figures, and the expressions on their faces offer a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the time. This black and white print is a testament to the artist's keen observation of human emotion and the timeless universality of loss.