Richarda in het klooster 1792

"Richarda in het klooster" (1792), an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (1726-1801), is a two-part print depicting a historical scene. The left panel portrays a young woman dressed in an elaborate gown, her hand being grasped by a nun in a cloister setting. The right panel illustrates a man in a fur-lined cloak, receiving a document from another man. Both panels feature intricate details, with architectural elements and figures dressed in period attire, demonstrating Chodowiecki's meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into historical events and societal norms of the late 18th century.