Mephisto stelt zich voor aan Grietje en Marthe 1828

This lithograph, "Mephisto stelt zich voor aan Grietje en Marthe" (Mephisto Introduces Himself to Gretchen and Martha) was created by Eugène Delacroix in 1828. Delacroix, a leading figure in the Romantic movement, is renowned for his dramatic compositions and expressive brushwork. The artwork depicts a scene from Goethe's "Faust" and portrays the moment the devil Mephistopheles makes his grand entrance to tempt the young women. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged in a captivating interplay of light and shadow, capturing the essence of the dramatic narrative. The lithograph is housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing Delacroix's mastery of black and white in a captivating depiction of the legendary Faust legend.