Alexis buigt zich over de flauwgevallen Louise 1770 - 1775

This pen and ink drawing, titled "Alexis buigt zich over de flauwgevallen Louise," was created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a German artist known for his satirical and narrative work, between 1770 and 1775. The drawing depicts a scene of drama, likely from a play, where a man, Alexis, leans over a fainted woman, Louise. Surrounding them are other figures, possibly other characters from the play, adding to the sense of a story unfolding. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a small but intricate example of Chodowiecki’s skill in capturing a moment of theatrical tension.