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Der Tod als Erwürger (Death as a Strangler)

Alfred Rethel

1851

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Der Tod als Erwürger (Death as a Strangler) is a 1851 ink by Alfred Rethel, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Alfred Rethel
When & what style?: 1851 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In the image, a dark figure of Death is shown wearing a hooded cloak and holding a scythe. The figure is surrounded by people lying on the ground, some of whom appear to be dead or dying. The scene is set in a crowded, dimly lit room with stone walls and a high ceiling. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall somber mood of the piece. The level of detail in the image suggests that it was created with great care and attention. For more information on the artist who created this piece, look up Rethel, Alfred.