Jeugdelijk vermaak 1779

"Jeugdelijk vermaak" (Youthful Amusement), a 1779 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, depicts a lively scene of young men on horseback, likely engaged in a game or playful competition. The detailed rendering of the figures, horses, and landscape in this small-scale artwork highlights Chodowiecki’s skill as a draftsman and his interest in capturing everyday moments of human life. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the recreational activities of young people in 18th-century Europe.