Henry en Poins doorzoeken de spullen van Falstaff 1785

"Henry en Poins doorzoeken de spullen van Falstaff" (1785) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (1726-1801). This print depicts a scene from Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 2,” in which Prince Henry and his friend Poins search the belongings of the drunken knight Sir John Falstaff. Chodowiecki's work is known for its detailed and expressive figures, and his use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and humor. This etching is a fine example of his skill in capturing both the human form and the atmosphere of a particular moment in time.