Johann Sigismund en Wolfgang Wilhelm in conflict aan tafel 1798

This etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Johann Sigismund en Wolfgang Wilhelm in conflict aan tafel," depicts a dramatic scene of conflict between Johann Sigismund, the Elector of Brandenburg, and Wolfgang Wilhelm, the Duke of Neuburg, during a tense negotiation over the Palatinate inheritance. Created in 1798, this artwork showcases Chodowiecki's mastery of historical narrative and his skill in conveying emotional tension through detailed and expressive lines. The setting, a grand hall with high vaulted ceilings, emphasizes the importance of the event and the weight of the decision. This small-scale print, measuring 214 mm by 139 mm, is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum and provides a glimpse into the complex political landscape of 18th-century Europe.