"Have you pray'd tonight, Dedesmona?": plate 12 from Othello (Act 5, Scene 2) 1844 - 1900

This lithograph by Théodore Chassériau, created between 1844 and 1900, depicts a dramatic scene from Shakespeare’s Othello. The title, "Have you pray'd tonight, Dedesmona?", captures the chilling moment when the enraged Othello confronts his innocent wife, Desdemona. The scene is set in a bedroom, with Desdemona lying in bed and Othello standing over her, his hand raised as if to strike her. The artist's use of chiaroscuro enhances the emotional intensity of the moment. Chassériau was known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, which creates a sense of suspense and foreboding in this scene. The lithograph is a powerful reminder of the destructive forces of jealousy and revenge.