Goetz von Berlichingen Writing his Memoirs 1836 - 1843

Eugène Delacroix's lithograph, *Goetz von Berlichingen Writing his Memoirs* (1836-1843), depicts the historical figure Goetz von Berlichingen seated at a table, writing. His wife sits beside him, while his armor hangs on the wall behind. The scene is set in a domestic space, suggesting the intimacy of the act of writing. Delacroix's use of dramatic lighting and expressive lines creates a sense of depth and movement, highlighting the intensity of the moment. The lithograph is a powerful representation of a historical figure engaged in the creation of his own narrative.