Julie ontmoet St. Preux na zijn wereldreis 1782

This etching, “Julie ontmoet St. Preux na zijn wereldreis”, was created in 1782 by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, a prominent German artist known for his illustrations and engravings. The scene portrays a moment from Jean-Jacques Rousseau's novel "Julie, or the New Heloise," where Julie and her former lover, St. Preux, reunite after years apart. Chodowiecki's meticulous detail and expressive figures capture the emotional intensity of this romantic encounter, highlighting the themes of love, longing, and social constraints explored in Rousseau's work. The etching's small size and intimate composition further enhance the sense of personal drama, making it a powerful and evocative depiction of a timeless literary theme.