Peter de Grote kust de ter dood veroordeelde vrouw 1789

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Peter de Grote kust de ter dood veroordeelde vrouw", depicts a scene from the life of Peter the Great. The work, created in 1789, portrays the Russian Tsar, Peter, offering a kiss to a woman condemned to death. The scene is set in a public square, with onlookers and a group of men gathered around. The detailed, almost miniature style of the etching adds to the sense of drama and intrigue. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering viewers insight into the complex history of Peter the Great and the power of his reign.