Twee scènes uit Sebaldus Nothanker 1736 - 1801

This etching, titled "Twee scènes uit Sebaldus Nothanker", is a work by the renowned German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created between 1736 and 1801. The work depicts two scenes from the novel "Sebaldus Nothanker" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The left scene portrays a romantic encounter in an ornate garden, while the right scene shows a clandestine meeting in a dark, shadowy interior, suggestive of a secret or intrigue. The contrasting tones and styles create a compelling narrative, showcasing Chodowiecki's skill in storytelling through visual means. This etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.