Amalie von Stolzenbach valt flauw als ze door haar geliefde Philip von Freudenthal wordt verrast 1781

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1781 etching, *Amalie von Stolzenbach valt flauw als ze door haar geliefde Philip von Freudenthal wordt verrast*, depicts a scene of romantic surprise. Amalie, overcome with emotion upon being greeted by her beloved, Philip, faints into the arms of her companion. The detailed depiction of the interior setting and the expressive figures contribute to the dramatic impact of this black and white print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This piece exemplifies Chodowiecki's mastery of the etching technique and his keen eye for capturing everyday moments with a touch of sentimentality.