Liefde van een kind 1793

"Liefde van een kind" (Child's Love), a 1793 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, is a two-part composition that depicts a scene of domestic life. The left panel portrays a young man in a formal setting, perhaps a courtship scene. The right panel features a man outdoors, tending to a horse, suggesting rural life. The two panels juxtapose different aspects of society, reflecting Chodowiecki's interest in the complexities of human experience. This etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Chodowiecki's mastery of the printmaking medium and his insightful portrayal of social customs.