Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend)

Alfred Rethel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a hooded figure and a reclining figure in a room. The image depicts a hooded and robed figure standing near an open archway where the sun is visible. The room is rustic, with wooden beams, a simple window, and sparse furnishings. Another figure is reclining in a high-backed chair, with items like a book and a plate of food on a table beside them. The room includes everyday items such as a jug, cup, hat, and cane. The German text "Der Tod als Freund" is visible, meaning "Death as a Friend."