Yorick naast het graf van de Franciscaner monnik 1783

"Yorick naast het graf van de Franciscaner monnik" (Yorick next to the grave of the Franciscan monk), a 1783 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, is a poignant depiction of grief. The small engraving, measuring 114mm x 57mm, features a solitary figure, possibly Yorick, seated dejectedly near a grave marked with a cross. The figure's posture and the surrounding trees evoke a sense of melancholy and solitude, highlighting the theme of mortality and the fragility of life. This artwork, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Chodowiecki's talent in capturing human emotion with delicate detail.