Doop van het nieuwgeboren kind 1797

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki’s 1797 etching "Doop van het nieuwgeboren kind" depicts the baptism of a newborn child. The scene is set in a private room, with a bed draped in curtains in the background. The central figure is a priest in a robe, performing the baptism while surrounded by family and friends. The intimate scene portrays a moment of celebration and communal joy, emphasizing the importance of the ceremony in the lives of these individuals. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Chodowiecki’s mastery of etching and his skill in capturing everyday life.