Oponthoud bij het bouwen van de Romeinse brug over de Rijn 1795

"Oponthoud bij het bouwen van de Romeinse brug over de Rijn," a 1795 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, depicts a scene of construction halted. It illustrates a pause in building the Roman bridge over the Rhine, with the right side showing figures discussing the project. The left side shows the bridge structure in progress and a pile of timber at the bottom of the composition. The artwork's minute size, measuring 83 mm by 53 mm, emphasizes its intimate and detailed depiction of the historical event. The piece exemplifies Chodowiecki's mastery of the etching technique, which allowed him to capture fine details and atmospheric effects. This small-scale etching exemplifies the artistry of Chodowiecki, a prolific German artist known for his illustrations and etchings.