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Death of Karl V in the Cloister of Saint Just

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior setting with several figures gathered around a large bed or platform. Some figures are kneeling, one holding an object emitting smoke. The motionless figure on the platform is covered by cloth. Additional standing figures are seen in the background, along with architectural details like drapes, arches, and a high vaulted ceiling. Lines are drawn densely and cross-hatched throughout the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
etching
Dimensions
6791 × 3898 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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