Kurd Christoph von Schwerin wordt stervend gekroond door de godin van de zege c. 1765

This etching by Christian Bernhard Rode, created around 1765, depicts a dramatic scene of a dying soldier, Kurd Christoph von Schwerin, being crowned by the goddess of victory. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Rode's masterful handling of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and emotion. The winged goddess's outstretched hand and the soldier's slumped posture emphasize the contrast between victory and loss, highlighting the poignant moment of death and triumph. This piece, a testament to Rode's skill and the enduring theme of mortality, is a significant example of 18th-century Neoclassical art.