Uitvinding van het snaarinstrument 1771

"Uitvinding van het snaarinstrument" (1771) by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki is an etching that depicts the invention of the string instrument. This small-scale print shows two figures in a pastoral setting: a man with a lyre and a woman, likely representing a mythological scene of inspiration or creation. This artwork exemplifies Chodowiecki's prolific use of etching in creating captivating scenes from everyday life, often with allegorical and historical undertones. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the artistic sensibilities of the late 18th century.