Clarissa dreigt zich te doorsteken 1784

"Clarissa dreigt zich te doorsteken" (Clarissa threatens to stab herself) is an etching created in 1784 by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist known for his intricate and detailed illustrations. This dramatic scene, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Clarissa, a young woman in a flowing gown, standing near a table with lit candles while a man kneels before her. The scene suggests a moment of tension and possible despair. The delicate lines and meticulous rendering typical of Chodowiecki's work bring this emotionally charged moment to life.