Vrouw met sluier treurt bij graftombe met urn 1776 - 1822

"Vrouw met sluier treurt bij graftombe met urn" (Woman with veil mourns at a tomb with an urn) is an engraving created by Johannes Christiaan Bendorp between 1776 and 1822. The artwork portrays a woman dressed in a long, flowing gown with a veil, standing beside a tomb adorned with a decorative urn. Her posture suggests sadness and contemplation, emphasizing the theme of mourning. This work exemplifies the artistic style of engraving prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, characterized by detailed lines and meticulous shading. The artwork's title and subject matter connect it to the prevalent themes of death and grief in the art of this period.