Wenzel von Tollenstein schrikt van een vurige geestverschijning 1792

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1792 etching, "Wenzel von Tollenstein schrikt van een vurige geestverschijning," depicts a scene of supernatural terror. The artwork portrays Wenzel von Tollenstein, a figure from German folklore, recoiling in fear as he encounters a spectral apparition amidst a fiery, otherworldly setting. This detailed engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Chodowiecki's mastery of depicting dramatic and emotive scenes in the Rococo style. The artwork's small size (159mm x 103mm) adds to its intimacy and immediacy, drawing the viewer into Wenzel von Tollenstein’s terrifying experience.