Gramsalbus verkleedt zich als Maria en ontsnapt uit de gevangenis 1793

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1793 etching, "Gramsalbus verkleedt zich als Maria en ontsnapt uit de gevangenis," depicts a scene from the life of the infamous criminal Gramsalbus. The small, detailed engraving shows the moment when Gramsalbus, disguised as the Virgin Mary, escapes from prison. This image highlights the artist's skill in capturing the drama and suspense of the scene through delicate lines and shading. The work is a significant example of 18th-century German printmaking and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the period.