Engel zegent het nieuwe jaar 1779

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's "Engel zegent het nieuwe jaar" (Angel blesses the new year) is a 1779 etching that depicts an angel flying through the clouds, blessing the new year with a cornucopia filled with fruits and flowers. The delicate lines and intricate details of the angel's wings, flowing garments, and the landscape below are characteristic of Chodowiecki's style. The image is a testament to the artist's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to evoke a sense of grace and beauty, while conveying a hopeful message about the new year.