Major von Tellheim en de weduwe Marloff 1769

This 1769 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, titled "Major von Tellheim en de weduwe Marloff", depicts a scene from the play "Tellheim" by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The etching shows Major von Tellheim, a retired Prussian officer, and the widowed Countess von Marloff, his former lover, in a domestic setting. This scene exemplifies the Rococo style that was popular in Europe at the time. Chodowiecki was a renowned engraver and draughtsman who produced illustrations for a variety of literary works, including Lessing's plays. This small but intricate etching is an example of Chodowiecki's mastery of the medium and his skill in depicting delicate emotions and social interactions.