Man verrast door de Dood 1758

"Man Surprised by Death" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Punt, dating from 1758. The artwork portrays a man in a nightgown, startled by a skeletal figure wielding a torch, emerging from a doorway. The scene evokes a sense of fear and mortality, a common theme in art of the 18th century. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a small yet impactful work, measuring just 146 mm high and 94 mm wide. This piece offers a glimpse into Punt's artistic style and his fascination with the macabre, highlighting the anxieties of the time surrounding life and death.