Naaiende dames 1780

"Naaiende Dames" (Sewing Ladies), an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created in 1780, depicts four women seated around a table in a sunlit room, engaged in needlework. The detailed composition, with its focus on everyday domesticity, exemplifies Chodowiecki's characteristic style, known for its attention to detail and gentle humor. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to the artist's mastery of the medium and his ability to capture the mundane moments of daily life with a captivating realism.