Baron wordt gehaald door een doodgraver en de Dood 1830

"Baron wordt gehaald door een doodgraver en de Dood" is a satirical lithograph by Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard Grandville, created in 1830. This piece is characteristic of Grandville's signature style of caricature, portraying human foibles and social commentary with a blend of humor and dark wit. The image depicts a baron being led away by Death, with a gravedigger following closely behind, highlighting the inevitability of death and its impact on even the most privileged. The lithograph's small size emphasizes the intimate, almost voyeuristic nature of the scene, as if we're witnessing a private moment of the baron's final journey. Grandville's exaggerated features and contrasting colors further enhance the satirical elements of this work, making it a powerful and enduring commentary on mortality and social hierarchies.