Illustratie bij Goethe's Faust 1828

"Illustratie bij Goethe's Faust" is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing by Moritz Retzsch, created in 1828. The artwork depicts a scene from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous dramatic poem "Faust." The composition features a central figure, likely Mephistopheles, standing on a mound of earth, surrounded by a throng of skeletal figures and demonic creatures. Retzsch's precise line work and dramatic composition effectively capture the macabre and supernatural atmosphere of Goethe's work. This drawing is a fine example of German Romanticism in art, a period characterized by interest in the supernatural, dark themes, and emotional intensity.