Twee gestorven krijgers 1759

"Twee gestorven krijgers" (Two Dead Warriors) is an etching by Danish artist Christian Bernhard Rode, created in 1759. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts two detailed, expressive, and slightly grotesque profiles of bearded men with closed eyes, suggesting death. The work exemplifies Rode's skill in conveying emotion and anatomical detail through the medium of etching, showcasing a trend in 18th-century art where the study of the human figure was central.