David bidt naar de nachtelijke hemel 1784

"David bidt naar de nachtelijke hemel" (David Prays to the Night Sky) is an etching created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1784. The artwork depicts David, a figure from the Bible, in a contemplative pose, gazing upwards towards the night sky. The composition, framed within a circular border, highlights the profound connection between the individual and the vastness of the universe. This small-scale work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Chodowiecki's mastery of etching and his ability to evoke a sense of spirituality and wonder.