De dood van Dürer 1966 - 1967

Aat Verhoog made this etching, titled ‘The Death of Dürer’ using an etching technique. The layering of figures creates a ghostly effect, as if the images are fading or emerging from memory. It's all about process. The etched lines build up to create tone and form, and the texture of the paper becomes part of the image itself, right? Look closely and you’ll see how the density of the lines varies, creating areas of light and shadow that suggest depth and movement. The repeated figures create a sense of unease, like a dream or a half-forgotten story. The whole composition feels unresolved. Verhoog's work reminds me of other artists who were fascinated by layering and repetition, like Gerhard Richter or even Francis Bacon. These artists are all part of a larger conversation about how we see, remember, and represent the world around us, or how the world represents itself through us.