Biecht van een rover 1838

"Biecht van een rover" (Confession of a robber) is an 1838 lithograph by F. Randel, depicting a dramatic scene of a dying robber receiving last rites. The image is composed of a crowd of people gathered around a cart carrying the dying man. In the foreground, an ox pulls the cart, a symbol of the robber's earthly burden. The surrounding landscape features a dramatic mountain range, adding to the sense of solemnity and reflecting the weight of the robber's sins. The detail of the scene, captured through the intricate lines of the lithograph, showcases the artist's skill in portraying human emotion and the complexity of the situation. This work offers a glimpse into the social and moral issues of 19th-century society.