Diether's lamentation and penance c. 1884

Wilhelm Steinhausen's "Diether's Lamentation and Penance" is a powerful drawing depicting a figure in a hooded robe lying prostrate on a tiled floor, head bowed in sorrow. This work likely depicts a moment of spiritual anguish, highlighting the weight of sin and the need for repentance. Executed in delicate lines and subtle shading, Steinhausen's drawing evokes a sense of profound emotion and quiet contemplation. "Diether's Lamentation and Penance" is a poignant and deeply personal artwork that continues to resonate with audiences today.