Nikanor brengt het bericht over de verbanning van Coriolan 1786

"Nikanor brings the news of Coriolan's exile" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created in 1786. This small-scale print, measuring only 115 mm x 65 mm, depicts the scene from William Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" where Nikanor delivers the news of Coriolanus' banishment to the Roman General. Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist, is known for his detailed and expressive etchings, and this work showcases his mastery of the medium. This piece, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the visual storytelling of etching, a popular art form in the 18th century.