Feind speelt schaak met Herr Less 1776

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Feind spielt schaak mit Herr Less," is from 1776, a time when the artist was at the height of his career. The piece, which is part of a series, depicts a scene from a novel where a man, likely the enemy of the title, is playing chess with another character. The composition is characterized by its use of light and shadow, highlighting the scene's intimacy and drama. This print reflects the artist's interest in storytelling through visual means, making it a captivating example of 18th-century German etching.