Allegorie op de opvoeding 1781

"Allegorie op de opvoeding" (Allegory of Education) is a 1781 engraving by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a renowned German artist. The artwork depicts a symbolic scene of three figures tending to a sapling, representing the process of nurturing knowledge. The figures, likely symbolizing different stages of life, work together to cultivate the young tree, suggesting the collaborative nature of education. This intricate detail is typical of Chodowiecki's style, making the small engraving, measuring only 90mm by 85mm, a captivating work of art. The print is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.