Vers bij de prent met het geopende graf van koning Croesus, ca. 1707-1708 1707 - 1708

"Vers bij de prent met het geopende graf van koning Croesus" is a 1707-1708 etching by Abraham Allard. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a skeletal figure of King Croesus, a historical figure known for his wealth, standing next to his open tomb. The image illustrates a poem about Croesus's downfall and the fragility of power. Allard's work is a fine example of Dutch Baroque art, characterized by its detailed lines and dramatic use of light and shadow. This print offers viewers a glimpse into the moralizing and melancholic themes common in Dutch art of the period.