Familie Nothanker uit huis gezet 1773

"Familie Nothanker uit huis gezet" (1773) by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki is an etching depicting a poignant scene of a family being evicted from their home. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a group of soldiers forcing a family out of their house, with a mother clutching her baby. The soldiers' stern expressions contrast with the despair of the family, creating a powerful image of the hardship endured by ordinary people during times of conflict. Chodowiecki, known for his detailed engravings and social commentary, masterfully captures the emotional impact of the situation, making "Familie Nothanker uit huis gezet" a significant piece of 18th-century social realism.