Begroeting bij binnenkomst 1778

"Begroeting bij binnenkomst" (Greeting Upon Entering) is an etching by German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, dated 1778. This small artwork, measuring only 93 mm in height and 58 mm in width, depicts a scene of social interaction. A man, dressed in the fashionable clothing of the 18th century, enters a room and is greeted by a woman who curtly extends her hand. The artwork is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum and offers a glimpse into the social etiquette of the time. The artist’s distinct style and the small size of the etching are characteristic of his work, which often focused on scenes of everyday life.