Het overlijden van de koningin, 1695 1695

"Het overlijden van de koningin" (The Death of the Queen), a 1695 etching by Romeyn de Hooghe, depicts a scene of mourning and grief. The central figure is a woman lying in bed, surrounded by grieving courtiers and family members. The composition emphasizes the sorrow and solemnity of the occasion, reflecting the Dutch artist's skill in capturing emotional intensity through detailed and expressive lines. This powerful print is a testament to the enduring nature of human grief and the societal rituals surrounding death.