Ludwig geeft Friederike een liefdesbrief 1780

"Ludwig gives Friederike a love letter" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist of the 18th century. The intimate scene, depicting a man offering a letter to a woman in a domestic setting, is rendered in the artist's signature detailed and precise style. This small etching, measuring just 51 mm by 67 mm, exemplifies Chodowiecki's ability to convey emotion and narrative within a limited space, typical of the Rococo period. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.