Bankroet echtpaar 1775

"Bankroet echtpaar" (Bankrupt Couple), a satirical etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1775, depicts a couple in the midst of financial ruin. The image highlights the couple's despair as creditors surround them, and the inscription "Je suis ruiné!" (I am ruined!), along with the pile of money they are forced to hand over, underscores the gravity of their situation. This satirical print exemplifies Chodowiecki's talent for using humor to comment on social issues, making it a compelling and insightful piece of 18th-century art.