Goedheid en brutaalheid 1784

"Goedheid en brutaalheid" (1784) by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (1726-1801) is an etching that depicts two women, one labeled "Artig, La Jolie" (Polite, The Pretty One) and the other "Frech, L'effrontée" (Bold, The Bold One). The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the contrasting societal expectations of women in the 18th century. Chodowiecki's meticulous linework and use of detail are characteristic of his engravings, capturing the nuances of social commentary and the subtle differences in personality.