Twist tussen Hialte, Hiartwar en Rolf Krage 1781

"Twist tussen Hialte, Hiartwar en Rolf Krage" (1781) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist of the 18th century, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This intricate artwork, depicting a historical scene from Scandinavian folklore, captures the tension between three men, Hialte, Hiartwar, and Rolf Krage. The detailed rendering of figures and their interactions, set against the backdrop of a leafy forest, embodies the dramatic narrative, making this piece a captivating example of Chodowiecki's skill in historical illustration.