Don Quichot valt een kudde schapen aan 1770

"Don Quichot valt een kudde schapen aan" is a 1770 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist of the 18th century. The artwork depicts a scene from Miguel de Cervantes's classic novel, "Don Quixote," where the delusional knight attacks a flock of sheep, mistaking them for giants. The image's detailed composition and delicate lines showcase Chodowiecki's skill as a draftsman and engraver, making this an example of the Rococo style that emphasized the use of delicate lines, naturalism, and ornamentation. This etching, along with others in the series, was highly influential in popularizing the novel, demonstrating the power of art to translate literary works into visual form.