Falstaff beschuldigt de waardin van diefstal 1785

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Falstaff beschuldigt de waardin van diefstal" (Falstaff accuses the hostess of theft), depicts a scene from Shakespeare's play "Henry IV". In this scene, the boisterous knight Falstaff is shown accusing the hostess of his tavern of stealing his money. The print's detailed etching technique and realistic portrayal of the characters capture the humor and drama of this iconic Shakespearean scene. Created in 1785, the artwork showcases Chodowiecki's skill in portraying human emotion and the everyday life of the 18th century.