Zes moralistische en satirische voorstellingen 1778

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created these six moralistic and satirical scenes as an etching sometime in the late 18th century. Chodowiecki worked in Berlin, then the capital of Prussia, during the Enlightenment. This series reflects Enlightenment values, offering a critique of social norms through satire and moralizing tales. Note how each scene presents a concise narrative, using visual codes to convey moral lessons. For example, look at the image in the middle: a person unveiling a painting. Does this comment on the institutions of art? To fully understand the artwork, one could investigate the cultural and intellectual climate of 18th-century Prussia, exploring the impact of Enlightenment thought on social and artistic practices. The Rijksmuseum's collection records and other archival sources will contextualize Chodowiecki's role in shaping public opinion through art.