Drie voorstellingen van gebeurtenissen uit de nieuwere geschiedenis 1792

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's "Drie voorstellingen van gebeurtenissen uit de nieuwere geschiedenis" (1792) is a series of three etchings that depict events from recent history. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, shows three separate allegorical scenes: a French couple standing on a pedestal, a naked man with a torch and flames behind him, and a woman raising a sword above a crowd. Chodowiecki was a prolific artist and illustrator known for his ability to convey complex ideas through simple, engaging visuals. His work often focused on social commentary and historical events, and this particular series reflects the turbulent times in Europe in the late 18th century.