Bergachtig landschap met koets 1775

"Bergachtig landschap met koets" (Mountainous Landscape with a Carriage), created in 1775 by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, is a detailed etching depicting a scene of everyday life. The work showcases Chodowiecki's mastery of capturing the minutiae of human interaction, with figures engaged in various activities set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a distant carriage. The composition highlights the artist's keen eye for detail, emphasizing the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is a fine example of the artist's talent in rendering realistic scenes of 18th century European life.