Gil Blas en de struikrovers en vignet met Gil Blas en Don Gonzales Pacheco 1779

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1779 depicts two scenes from the novel *Gil Blas* by Alain-René Lesage. The left vignette shows Gil Blas being robbed by bandits in a forest. The right vignette shows Gil Blas kneeling before Don Gonzales Pacheco, a character in the novel. Chodowiecki was a prolific illustrator of books and was known for his detailed and expressive drawings. *Gil Blas* was a popular novel in the 18th century, and Chodowiecki’s illustrations helped to bring the story to life for readers.