Maximiliaan van Beieren in onderhandeling met Wallenstein 1799

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled *Maximiliaan van Beieren in onderhandeling met Wallenstein* depicts a historical event, portraying Maximillian I, Elector of Bavaria, in negotiations with Albrecht von Wallenstein, a prominent military leader during the Thirty Years' War. The scene is set in a grand hall, highlighted by high arches, emphasizing the importance of the event. The detailed rendering of the figures and the architectural setting capture the formality and gravity of the historical moment. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Chodowiecki’s mastery of etching, creating a powerful image that resonates with historical and artistic significance.