Karel van Lotharingen in gesprek met Michel de l'Hopital 1790

This 1790 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Karel van Lotharingen in gesprek met Michel de l'Hopital," depicts a historical meeting between the two figures. The left panel shows Karel van Lotharingen offering a document to Michel de l'Hopital, a prominent French statesman. The right panel depicts a group of people in an interior setting, suggesting a council or assembly where this significant exchange likely took place. The fine detail of the artwork and the use of line contribute to the sense of historical realism that characterized Chodowiecki’s work. This etching is a testament to the artist’s mastery in capturing historical events with accuracy and artistic flair.