Overlijden in gezelschap van liefdevolle familie 1795

This 1795 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki depicts a scene of familial mourning. "Overlijden in gezelschap van liefdevolle familie" (Death in the company of a loving family) portrays a family gathered around a dying man, surrounded by the symbols of their love and support. The intimate scene highlights the importance of family during times of sorrow, a theme common in the 18th century. The work is a testament to Chodowiecki's skill in capturing the nuances of human emotion, characteristic of his engraved works.