Hoe een eerlijk man zijn straf incasseert 1776

"Hoe een eerlijk man zijn straf incasseert" (How an Honest Man Takes His Punishment), an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1776, depicts a scene of public punishment. The central figure, a man in a military uniform, stands stiffly with his hands clasped behind his back as an officer raises his sword in preparation to strike. The scene, captured with meticulous detail, exemplifies Chodowiecki's mastery of the Rococo style and serves as a poignant commentary on the social justice system of the time. This small-scale print, measuring just 54 mm by 75 mm, is a powerful reminder of the historical context of punishment and the role of art in documenting societal norms.