Zieke man bezocht door de dood 1777

"Zieke man bezocht door de dood" (Sick Man Visited by Death) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist known for his detailed illustrations and engravings, created in 1777. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man lying in bed, surrounded by loved ones, as Death, personified as a skeletal figure, approaches. The scene evokes a sense of somberness, underscoring the inevitability of death while also emphasizing the human response to it. The small dimensions of the work, 58 mm by 68 mm, add to the intimate and poignant nature of the subject matter. This etching exemplifies Chodowiecki's ability to capture the complexities of human emotion through simple yet evocative imagery.