Friar Lawrence and Juliet Discover the Bodies of Romeo and Paris (Romeo and Juliet, Act 5, scene 3) 1800 - 1900

This anonymous 19th-century drawing, "Friar Lawrence and Juliet Discover the Bodies of Romeo and Paris," depicts a climactic scene from Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." The drawing masterfully captures the raw emotion of the moment as Friar Lawrence and Juliet discover the bodies of Romeo and Paris, both lying lifeless in the tomb. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro, emphasizing the darkness of the tomb and highlighting the figures with a single light source, likely a lantern hanging from the ceiling. This drawing, part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring power of Shakespeare's tragic love story.