Gelukkige ouders bij de verloving van een jong stel 1795

"Gelukkige ouders bij de verloving van een jong stel" (Happy Parents at the Engagement of a Young Couple) is an etching created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1795. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene of familial joy as a couple announces their engagement. This intimate portrayal of a cherished moment, captured through the artist's characteristic detailed and delicate lines, is indicative of Chodowiecki's style. His masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and emotional resonance to the scene, bringing to life the sentiment of familial happiness.