Vrouw op haar doodsbed 1777

"Vrouw op haar doodsbed" (Woman on her deathbed), a 1777 drawing by Abraham Delfos, depicts a woman lying in bed, her face relaxed in peaceful repose. The detailed, expressive lines capture the delicate features of her face and the soft folds of her clothing, creating a sense of tranquility. The subtle shading and the use of light and shadow highlight the contrast between the woman’s pale skin and the dark background, adding to the somber yet serene atmosphere. This small-scale work, currently in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Delfos’s skill in capturing both the physical and emotional aspects of his subjects.