Onderwijs in de schone wetenschappen 1779

"Onderwijs in de schone wetenschappen" is an etching created by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki in 1779. The piece depicts two scenes, each showcasing the absurdity of 18th-century fashion. On the left, a woman receives a lesson in beauty, while on the right, a man pays homage to a woman with an elaborate hairstyle. The scene is a critique of the societal obsession with appearance over substance, a common theme in Chodowiecki's work. The etching, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an example of Chodowiecki's signature style, known for its meticulous detail and sharp social commentary.