Dood van Lucretia 1660

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Dood van Lucretia," a 1660 etching by Dutch artist Jan van Troyen, depicts the tragic Roman heroine Lucretia taking her own life after being raped. Van Troyen's depiction of Lucretia's dramatic demise is a powerful testament to her strength and resilience. The artwork, which currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of detail and light and shadow, capturing the emotional intensity of the moment.