Franz II troost zijn gezin na de dood van zijn vader, Leopold II 1792

"Franz II troost zijn gezin na de dood van zijn vader, Leopold II" is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1792. It depicts Franz II, the Holy Roman Emperor, comforting his family after the death of his father, Leopold II. The artwork, now located in the Rijksmuseum, illustrates the grief and sorrow experienced by the family following the loss of their patriarch. This intimate scene, rendered in a detailed and expressive style, captures a poignant moment in history. The etching's small dimensions, measuring 90 mm in height and 55 mm in width, create a sense of closeness and immediacy.