Feind is ziek 1776

"Feind is ziek" (The Enemy is Sick) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1776. The image depicts a scene of a woman kneeling in prayer beside a bed where a man is lying. The composition highlights the contrast between the woman's devotion and the man's illness. The etching is part of a series of works by Chodowiecki that explore themes of faith and mortality. This particular work is a testament to Chodowiecki’s skill in depicting everyday scenes with a sense of emotional depth.