Zes voorstellingen uit Sternes empfindsame Reise 1783

"Zes voorstellingen uit Sternes empfindsame Reise" is a series of six etchings created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1783. This specific print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts scenes from Laurence Sterne's novel "A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy," a popular work of the time. The scenes are presented in a horizontal format, with each vignette accompanied by a text quote from the novel. This series is a prime example of Chodowiecki's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the emotion and sentimentality of Sterne's writing. The artwork, while focusing on literary themes, also highlights the social and cultural attitudes of 18th-century Europe.