Vlot van de Medusa after 1829

This lithograph by Charles Rochussen depicts a scene from the "Raft of the Medusa", a famous 19th-century painting by Théodore Géricault. Rochussen's version, created after 1829, captures the despair and desperation of the survivors of the wreck of the French frigate "Medusa" as they cling to a makeshift raft in the vast ocean. The dramatic composition and detailed figures convey the harsh reality of their struggle for survival. The work showcases Rochussen's skill in capturing the pathos and intensity of a historical event, and it is a poignant reminder of the human cost of disaster.