Gesprek tussen de rijksgraaf van Werther en de vrijheer van Fuchs 1729

This anonymous etching from 1729 depicts a conversation between the "Rijksgraaf van Werther, Kanzleier van Poolen" and the "Vrijheer van Fuchs, Geheimraad van Pruissen" on a stone ledge against a backdrop of a fortified city, likely a political commentary on the turbulent relations between these powerful figures. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in the print's engraving technique creates a sense of depth and realism, rendering details like the figures' clothing and the cityscape's architecture with remarkable precision. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of 18th century Europe through the medium of printmaking.