Death of Sophonisba 16th century

This anonymous 16th-century drawing, titled "Death of Sophonisba", depicts the tragic death of the Carthaginian princess Sophonisba. The piece, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, utilizes a delicate brown wash and fine lines to capture the somber moment. Sophonisba is shown leaning back, her form rendered in a flowing and expressive style, seemingly surrendering to her fate. The presence of a goblet in her hand hints at the historical narrative of her suicide through poison. This intimate and poignant work captures the historical drama and pathos of the subject.