Ophalen van lijken met karren c. 1820

"Ophalen van lijken met karren" (Collecting corpses with carts) is a pencil drawing created by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme in the early 19th century. It depicts a scene of a cart carrying a body, likely a victim of the plague that swept through the Netherlands in 1819. The detailed, realistic drawing showcases Bemme's skill and captures the somber atmosphere of the time. This work is a poignant reminder of the realities of life in the 19th century, particularly in the face of widespread disease. The drawing is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.