F.E. von Rochow 1777

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki's 1777 etching, *F.E. von Rochow*, is a portrait of the German educator Friedrich Eberhard von Rochow. The work depicts von Rochow in profile, surrounded by an oak wreath, and framed by a circle with his name and title inscribed within it. The composition also includes a smaller scene of the Virgin Mary and Child, evoking von Rochow's philanthropic work and devotion to faith. Chodowiecki, a prolific artist of the late 18th century, is known for his detailed and expressive engravings, often capturing the spirit of his subjects.