Staande vrouw kijkend naar brandend dorp op de achtergrond 1833 - 1891

Theodule Ribot’s etching, “Staande vrouw kijkend naar brandend dorp op de achtergrond”, portrays a woman in profile, her face obscured by her shawl, gazing at a distant, burning village. Created between 1833 and 1891, this work reflects Ribot’s interest in depicting human emotion and the drama of everyday life. The stark contrasts of light and dark create a sense of tragedy and isolation, drawing the viewer into the woman's contemplative state. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Ribot’s mastery of the medium and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through simple, yet impactful imagery.