Vers bij de prent met het geopende graf van Pallas, ca. 1707-1708 1707 - 1708

Abraham Allard's "Vers bij de prent met het geopende graf van Pallas" (c. 1707-1708) is a Dutch Baroque print that showcases the artist's skillful use of etching. The artwork depicts a scene from a poem, where the figure of Pallas, symbolizing wisdom, lies within a tomb. Allard captures the somber tone of the subject matter with meticulous detail, including the skeletal remains and the mournful figures surrounding the grave. The use of light and shadow further intensifies the emotional impact, creating a dramatic visual narrative that exemplifies the characteristics of Baroque art.