Sterfbed van een krijgsman 1815 - 1889

“Sterfbed van een krijgsman” (Deathbed of a Warrior) is an 1815-1889 etching by Dutch artist Jan Baptist Tetar van Elven. The artwork depicts a scene of a dying warrior, likely a knight, surrounded by people in a medieval setting. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a priest administering last rites to the dying warrior while a woman mourns. It's a scene of dramatic emotion, highlighting the fragility of life. The intricate details of the etchings make it a fine example of realism, capturing the solemnity of the deathbed scene. This work reveals the artist's skill in representing a moment of vulnerability and faith.