Arrest en dood van Wallenstein 1799

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Arrest en dood van Wallenstein" depicts the dramatic final moments of the famous general Albrecht von Wallenstein. Executed by order of the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II in 1634, Wallenstein's demise is rendered in stark detail by Chodowiecki. The scene is set in a dimly lit chamber with soldiers surrounding Wallenstein, their weapons raised. The tension is palpable as Wallenstein, with a look of disbelief, is surrounded by a group of armed soldiers, seemingly resigned to his fate. This small but powerful etching, created in 1799, offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of this controversial historical figure.