Zorgvuldige basis voor de toekomstige opvoeding 1773

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled “Zorgvuldige basis voor de toekomstige opvoeding,” depicts a scene of domesticity from 1773. The image portrays a young couple, possibly newlyweds, in a room with an open doorway leading to a more formal space. The woman is seated with a baby in her arms while the man leans close to her, suggesting intimacy and the beginning of a family. The scene conveys a sense of domesticity and highlights the importance of a strong family unit for the well-being of children.