Vier heren in gesprek over de liefde 1782

"Vier heren in gesprek over de liefde" (Four gentlemen in conversation about love) is an etching by the German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, dated 1782. The artwork depicts four men in 18th-century attire, standing in a wooded setting and engaging in a lively conversation. The detailed depiction of their clothing and the natural setting is characteristic of Chodowiecki's work, who was known for his ability to capture the essence of everyday life. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Chodowiecki's signature style and captures the spirit of Enlightenment-era social interaction.