Geest verschijnt aan Hamlet en zijn moeder 1778

"Geest verschijnt aan Hamlet en zijn moeder" (Ghost Appears to Hamlet and His Mother) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, dating from 1778. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from Shakespeare's famous play Hamlet. The etching features a ghost, Hamlet, and his mother, Gertrude. The composition is dramatic, highlighting the tension of the moment as the ghost reveals the truth about King Hamlet's death. Chodowiecki, known for his detailed and expressive style, captures the characters' emotions and the play's dramatic intensity.