Goed moederschap 1795

"Goed moederschap" (Good Motherhood) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, created in 1795. This small, detailed print, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a woman in a flowing dress holding a child as they stand under an arched stone structure. The scene is likely meant to evoke the ideals of motherhood and domesticity, themes prominent in Chodowiecki's work, which often celebrated everyday life and simple virtues. The etching's delicate lines and the use of light and shade contribute to the sense of warmth and tenderness found in this sentimental portrayal of family life.