Thisbe treurt bij de stervende Pyramus 1618 - 1655

This etching, "Thisbe treurt bij de stervende Pyramus," created by Flemish painter Cornelis Schut between 1618 and 1655, depicts the tragic tale of Pyramus and Thisbe from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The scene portrays Thisbe mourning over the lifeless body of Pyramus, who mistakenly believed her to be dead. Schut’s masterful use of light and shadow, coupled with the expressive figures, creates a powerful emotional impact, capturing the raw grief and despair of the moment. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love and loss.