Man trekt zijn zwaard om zelfmoord te plegen 1777 - 1778

"Man trekt zijn zwaard om zelfmoord te plegen" (Man Draws His Sword to Commit Suicide) is a 1777-1778 etching by Dutch artist Noach van der (II) Meer. The print depicts a man, with his back to the viewer, holding a sword to his own throat, while a woman, likely his wife, sits by a table and looks away in despair. The artwork's title and subject matter, which focus on a man contemplating suicide, are likely representative of the artist's fascination with the psychology of human emotion and the depiction of tragic events. This etching can be found in the Rijksmuseum.