Der Marquis Ferdinand Mazzini ersticht Graf Hippolitus de Vereza, den Geliebten seiner Tochter Julie, im Hintergrund Julie und ihr Bruder Ferdinand c. 1790 - 1792

Christian Sambach's dramatic drawing *Der Marquis Ferdinand Mazzini ersticht Graf Hippolitus de Vereza, den Geliebten seiner Tochter Julie, im Hintergrund Julie und ihr Bruder Ferdinand* (c. 1790-1792) depicts a dramatic scene of a murder. A figure, seemingly a marquis, plunges a sword into another man, likely a count, who falls to the ground. The action takes place in a castle courtyard, highlighting the stark contrast between the grandeur of the setting and the brutality of the act. The drama of the composition is heightened by the presence of a large clock in the background, a symbol of time passing and the swiftness of fate. The image suggests a story of passion, betrayal, and revenge, typical of the themes that emerged in the late 18th century. The artwork is housed in the Städel Museum.