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The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho)
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The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho)
CHT167941 The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet
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Capulet Doomed Heroine Montague Poisoned Stabbing Suicide Tragedy Tragic Young Couple Dying Lovers
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The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) captured in this lithographic print by Maurice Berty (1884-1946), evokes a profound sense of tragedy and doomed love. The image portrays the heart-wrenching moment when the young couple, Romeo and Juliet, meet their tragic end. In this dramatic composition, we witness the lovers lying lifeless in each other's arms within the solemn confines of a church. Their bodies tell a tale of desperation and sacrifice as they succumb to their fateful choices. Romeo's lifeless hand clutches a vial containing poison while Juliet's chest bears evidence of her own self-inflicted stab wound. The artist skillfully captures the essence of these iconic characters - Romeo with his passionate heroism and Juliet with her ethereal beauty. Their expressions reveal both pain and serenity, encapsulating the complex emotions that permeate Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of love’s power to transcend societal boundaries but also its potential for devastation. It invites us to reflect on themes such as fate, family feuds, and youthful impulsivity that continue to resonate throughout generations. As we gaze upon this artwork from Bridgeman Images' private collection, we are reminded once again why Shakespeare's works endure: they speak directly to our hearts through their universal exploration of human nature.
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