Vrouw ligt dood op bed en twee mannen lopen weg 1727 - 1793
leendertbrasser
rijksmuseum
engraving
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baroque
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old engraving style
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figuration
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genre-painting
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history-painting
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nude
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engraving
"Vrouw ligt dood op bed en twee mannen lopen weg" (Woman lies dead in bed and two men walk away) is an etching by Dutch artist Leendert Brasser, dating to the late 18th century. The print depicts a woman lying dead in a lavish bed, with two men standing nearby. The work, likely intended for a private collection, portrays the morbid scene with dramatic detail, emphasizing the contrast between the elegance of the bedroom and the starkness of death. Brasser's work is known for its meticulous detail and realistic depiction of human emotion, creating a powerful and unsettling image that still resonates with viewers today.
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