Christian ontvangt de vetebrief 1785 - 1833

"Christian ontvangt de vetebrief" (Christian receives the letter of defiance) is an engraving created between 1785 and 1833 by German artist Christian Gottfried Zschoch. The artwork depicts a scene of two men in a room, one in royal attire receiving a letter from a second man, perhaps a messenger. This black and white engraving, likely part of a larger series, showcases Zschoch's skill in capturing historical drama and depicting the tension of a crucial moment. The work provides insight into the historical context of the time, likely portraying a specific event or a scene from a popular literary work.