Koningin Elisabeth dankt Grasham 1791

"Koningin Elisabeth dankt Grasham" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1791. This small-scale work, measuring just 99mm by 61mm, depicts Queen Elisabeth thanking a merchant named Grasham in a grand hall. The scene captures a moment of formal gratitude, reflecting the social hierarchy of the time. Chodowiecki, known for his detailed and expressive etchings, captures the scene in a dynamic and engaging style, conveying a sense of grandeur and respect. This etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, offering insight into 18th-century European courtly life and the practice of etching.