Familie Primrose op weg naar de kerk 1776

"Familie Primrose op weg naar de kerk" (The Primrose Family on the Way to Church), created in 1776 by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, is a detailed engraving that captures a chaotic scene of a family traveling on horseback to church. The work, part of a larger series, depicts a moment from the novel "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith. The composition, with figures seemingly tumbling from the horse, highlights the humorous and often misfortunate nature of the Primrose family's journey. Chodowiecki's meticulous attention to detail and the use of hatching create a sense of movement and depth in the scene, making this small engraving a powerful and entertaining work of art.