Lichamen van Romeo en Julia te midden van rouwende figuren before 1853

"Lichamen van Romeo en Julia te midden van rouwende figuren" (Bodies of Romeo and Juliet amidst mourning figures) is a lithograph by Belgian artist Charles Rochussen, created before 1853. The artwork depicts the tragic death of Romeo and Juliet, a popular theme in art and literature. Rochussen's interpretation shows the two lovers lying dead in the foreground, surrounded by a group of figures mourning their loss. The scene is set in a shadowy, atmospheric space, perhaps a graveyard or church, emphasizing the somber tone of the tragedy. This lithograph is a powerful reminder of the enduring themes of love, loss, and fate explored in Shakespeare's play.