Hendrik IV wordt omgebracht bij een nachtelijke inval 1799

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1799 etching, "Hendrik IV wordt omgebracht bij een nachtelijke inval," depicts the assassination of King Henry IV of France. The scene is set in the king's bedchamber, with a figure in armor wielding a sword. The king is shown in the process of rising from his bed, while another figure reacts in horror. The dramatic composition and use of chiaroscuro create a sense of urgency and suspense. Chodowiecki was a prolific German artist known for his illustrations, often depicting historical events, and this work provides a glimpse into the artist's dramatic style.