Drie vechtende mannen 1739 - 1804

"Drie vechtende mannen" ("Three Fighting Men"), created between 1739 and 1804 by Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel, is a dramatic etching depicting a violent scene. Three men are engaged in a brawl, with one man on the ground, another wielding a chair, and the third attacking from behind. The artist uses stark contrasts of light and dark to heighten the drama of the moment, making this scene a captivating snapshot of a violent confrontation. The small size of the artwork, measuring only 94 mm by 80 mm, adds to its intimacy and emphasizes the intensity of the conflict captured within its frame. Nothnagel's etching is a powerful testament to the artist's ability to capture the raw emotions and chaotic energy of a fight.