Death Appearing to a Wedded Couple from an Open Grave is a 1639 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a tall, shadowy figure standing over a couple in bed. The figure’s long robe and loose hair make it look ghostly. The couple is curled up under blankets, their faces hidden—one hand peeks out from under the covers. The ghostly figure is Death, visiting a married couple to remind them of their fate. The loose, swirling lines give the scene a sense of unease. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like Rembrandt made prints like this.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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