Faust en Gretchen in een tuin bij een kapel 1831 - 1890

"Faust en Gretchen in een tuin bij een kapel" is an etching by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, created between 1831 and 1890. This dramatic print depicts a scene from the famous German legend of Faust, where Gretchen kneels in prayer, while Faust stands nearby. The detail and tonal range of the work capture the emotions of the scene, and the artist's signature is visible at the bottom right corner. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and its intimate size, measuring 295 mm by 398 mm, draws the viewer into the scene.