Ruiter geeft een arme jongen geld 1778

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1778 etching, "Ruiter geeft een arme jongen geld", depicts a mounted rider offering money to a young boy. The scene is likely set in a village or town, as there are buildings visible in the background. The rider is dressed in the attire of a high-ranking military officer, indicating the social disparity between the giver and receiver. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Chodowiecki's renowned ability to capture the essence of everyday life through the lens of social commentary.