De Hemel / Juwelen / Maan en sterren / Nachtrust before 1767

"De Hemel / Juwelen / Maan en sterren / Nachtrust" (Heaven / Jewels / Moon and Stars / Night Rest) is an etching by Cornelis van Noorde (1731-1795) which was created before 1767 and is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work is divided into four panels, each depicting a different aspect of the night. The first panel shows a woman praying to the heavens. The second panel depicts a couple walking past a house. The third panel shows two men looking at the moon and stars. The final panel shows a woman sleeping in her bed. This etching uses line work to depict the scenes with a sense of peacefulness and beauty. It provides a glimpse into daily life during this time period and the role the night played in it.