Man zittend in een kamer en opening van het graf 1694 - 1737

"Man zittend in een kamer en opening van het graf" is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter van den Berge, dating from between 1694 and 1737. The etching depicts two scenes: the upper scene shows a man seated in a room, while the lower scene depicts a burial, featuring individuals lowering a body into a grave. The image, held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of detail and composition. The etching, measuring 255 mm in height and 173 mm in width, provides a glimpse into the artistic style of the Baroque period. The use of chiaroscuro, light and shadow, emphasizes the dramatic tension in the scenes.