Gezicht op de catacomben van de Kapucijnen te Palermo 1837

This anonymous 1837 engraving, titled "Gezicht op de catacomben van de Kapucijnen te Palermo", depicts the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo, Italy. The intricate print captures the eerie atmosphere of the catacombs, with rows of skeletal remains arranged in niches along the walls. The scene is viewed from a perspective within the catacombs, showcasing the skeletal figures against the dark and shadowed walls. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the macabre and morbid fascination with death that was prevalent in 19th-century Europe.