Idris 1789

"Idris", created in 1789 by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, is a two-part engraving depicting scenes of violence and tragedy. The top portion shows several figures suspended from the ceiling, including a man with wings hanging upside down. The bottom section shows a man on horseback about to kill a woman lying on the ground as others watch. Chodowiecki's skill in creating detailed and dramatic compositions is evident in this artwork, which likely drew on classical mythology and literature for inspiration.