Hamlet Sees the Ghost of his Father 1843

Eugène Delacroix's 1843 lithograph, *Hamlet Sees the Ghost of His Father*, depicts a dramatic scene from Shakespeare's tragedy. The image shows Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, confronting the ghost of his father, who appears in full armor and holding a sword. Hamlet is startled and appears to shield his eyes with his hand. Delacroix's dramatic use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of suspense and mystery, evoking the haunting atmosphere of the play. The shadowy background, with glimpses of a castle and a city, further underscores the dramatic intensity of this iconic scene.