Romeo und Julia tot in der Gruft 

"Romeo und Julia tot in der Gruft" (Romeo and Juliet Dead in the Crypt) is a pencil drawing by the German artist Peter Cornelius (1783-1867). The work depicts the tragic end of the famous lovers from Shakespeare’s play, as they are discovered dead in the Capulet family crypt. This drawing highlights the dramatic climax of the play, capturing the despair and tragedy of their untimely demise. The scene is rendered with a sense of realism, with the figures depicted in a natural, almost photographic style. The artwork is currently in the Städel Museum.