Twee scènes uit Leben, Bemerkungen und Meinungen Johann Bunkels 1778

This etching, part of a series illustrating the satirical novel "Leben, Bemerkungen und Meinungen Johann Bunkels" by Johann Gottfried Seume, depicts two scenes from the book. Created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1778, the piece showcases his signature style, characterized by detailed and expressive figures, and the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth. The left panel shows a man bowing to a woman in a courtyard, while the right panel depicts a night scene of people carrying a drunken man. These scenes, while seemingly unrelated, offer a glimpse into the humorous and insightful world of the novel. The etching, measuring 165 mm by 206 mm, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.