Karel de Dikke wordt afgezet 1792

"Karel de Dikke wordt afgezet" (Charles the Fat is Deposed) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1792. This artwork depicts the historical moment when Charles the Fat, Holy Roman Emperor, was forced to abdicate his throne by his own nobles. The scene is set in an interior space with a group of figures gathered around a seated Charles, who appears solemn and resigned. The etching's detail and nuanced facial expressions capture the political tension of the moment. The work demonstrates Chodowiecki's mastery in etching and his ability to convey historical narratives through his art.