John Buncle redt Miss Martha Tilston en Alithera Llandsoy 1778

Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki created this print, "John Buncle redt Miss Martha Tilston en Alithera Llandsoy," likely in the late 18th century. The work illustrates a scene of rescue. A man carries a woman on his back across a stream, while others look on. Reflecting the social norms of its time, the print portrays men in active roles and women in need of assistance, reinforcing gendered power dynamics. Chodowiecki, who lived through the Enlightenment, often depicted scenes from everyday life. This particular image might allude to themes of chivalry and the protection of women, which were popular in the literature and art of that era. The emotional tenor of the scene invites us to consider the vulnerability of the figures and the expectations placed on them. The women's dependence contrasts sharply with the man's strength, highlighting the limited roles available to women in society at the time.